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Lonski Family History

Lonski Name Meaning

Polish (Łoński): habitational name for someone from Łońsko in Greater Poland Voivodeship or Łono in Podkarpackie Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lenski, Blonski, Plonski, Olinski, Winski, Laski, Tanski, Ulanski

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Where is the Lonski family from?

You can see how Lonski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lonski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lonski families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lonski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lonski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lonski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonski. 30% of Lonski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lonski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonski were Machine Operator and Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 219 immigration records available for the last name Lonski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 373 military records available for the last name Lonski. For the veterans among your Lonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lonski in 1956 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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