| ![Show Contents]() Longson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The origins of the Longson surname date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from an early member of the family who was a person who because of their physical characteristics was referred to as the tall man. Early Origins of the Longson familyThe surname Longson was first found in Buckinghamshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Longson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Longson research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1574, 1729, 1846, 1872, 1899 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Longson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Longson Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Longson has been spelled many different ways, including Langman, Langeman, Langaman, Langmann, Langemann, Langmon, Langemon, Langmen and many more. Early Notables of the Longson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Longson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Longson migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Longson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- William Longson, English convict from Chester, who was transported aboard the "Adamant" on March 16, 1821, settling in New South Wales, Australia 1
| Longson 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: Longson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- John Longson, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ambrosine" in 1858 2
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Longson migration to Australia 
Longson migration to New Zealand 
