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Lonkey Family History

Lonkey 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: Lokey, Lockey, Conkey, Loney, Sankey, Onley, Looney, Locker, Oakey

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Where is the Lonkey family from?

You can see how Lonkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Lonkey families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lonkey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lonkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonkey 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 Lonkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lonkey. 100% of Lonkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonkey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Lonkey. 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 242 military records available for the last name Lonkey. For the veterans among your Lonkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonkey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lonkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lonkey in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonkey 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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