| ![Show Contents]() Longden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Longden familyThe surname Longden was first found in Derbyshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Longden familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Longden research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1250, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1537 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Longden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Longden Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Longsdon, Lonsdon, Longden, Longsden, Lonsden and others. Early Notables of the Longden familyMore information is included under the topic Early Longden Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Longden migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Longden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Longden, (Broomhead) who was convicted in West Riding, Yorkshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Camden" on 21st March 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
- Mr. James Longden, English convict who was convicted in West Riding, Yorkshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Aurora" on 18th June 1835, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
- Mr. Thomas Longden, English convict who was convicted in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Equestrian" on 25th January 1844, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island) 3
| Longden migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Longden Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Longden, British settler travelling from London, UK aboard the ship "Bank of England" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 10th October 1850 4
- Mr. Matthew Longden, (b. 1843), aged 21, British farm labourer travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th March 1864 4
- Mr. William Longden, (b. 1841), aged 24, British shepherd travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd July 1865 4
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Longden migration to Australia 
Longden migration to New Zealand 
