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Origins of the Longworth surname

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About the Longworths

We have a total number of 21372 records for people with the last name Longworth.

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Where do most Longworths live?

In 1921, most Longworths lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Longworths

How common is your surname?

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

We have 18,900 records for the Longworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.

Who were Longworths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Longworth first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Longworths

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

Common Female occupations for Longworths in 1921
Cotton Weaver

412

Weaver

91

Weaver Cotton

91

Cotton Winder

86

Dressmaker

66

Common Male occupations for Longworths in 1921
Coal Miner

232

Cotton Weaver

184

Cotton Spinner

60

Weaver

59

Coal Miner Hewer

52

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