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Lonis Family History

Lonis 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: Lois, Louis, Donis, Loris, Bonis, Ronis, Lonas, Lones, Jonas, Long

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Where is the Lonis family from?

You can see how Lonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Lonis families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lonis's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Lonis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonis 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 Lonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonis. 32% of Lonis men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lonis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonis were Inspector 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Inspector
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonis 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Lonis. 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 Lonis. For the veterans among your Lonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lonis in 1958 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonis 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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