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Origins of the Longward surname

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About the Longwards

We have a total number of 134 records for people with the last name Longward.

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Where do most Longwards live?

In 1921, most Longwards lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Longwards

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 128 records for the Longward surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.

Who were Longwards most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Longwards.

What are the most common Longward first names?

  • Albert
  • Joseph
  • Mary Ann
  • Fanny

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Longward family members

Common jobs for Longwards

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Longwards in 1921
Carpet Setter

1

Cook

1

Cotton Picker

1

Cotton Piecer

1

Cotton Weaver

1

Common Male occupations for Longwards in 1921
Cotton Spinner

4

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3

Carpenter

2

Cotton Carder

2

Bricklayers Labourer

1

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