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Lonen Family History

Lonen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lowen, Loden, Loren, Loken, Lone, Lonn, Ronen, Linen, Lonon, Loner

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Where is the Lonen family from?

You can see how Lonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lonen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lonen families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lonen's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lonen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lonen. 100% of Lonen women worked as a Hairdresser.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%

What Lonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Lonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Lonen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lonen. For the veterans among your Lonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonen lifespan?

Average Lonen life expectancy in 2003 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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