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Lohnes Family History

Lohnes Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular shortened form of the medieval personal name Apollonius (see Apolonio).

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


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Where is the Lohnes family from?

You can see how Lohnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lohnes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Lohnes families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lohnes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lohnes families in 1891.
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What did your Lohnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lohnes. 17% of Lohnes men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Lohnes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lohnes were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    13%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lohnes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lohnes. For the veterans among your Lohnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohnes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lohnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lohnes in 1957 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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