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Lonsdall Family History

Lonsdall 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: Lonsdale, Bonsall, Lansdell, Lansdale, Dowdall, Voshall, Kendall

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Where is the Lonsdall family from?

You can see how Lonsdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonsdall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Lonsdall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lonsdall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lonsdall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonsdall 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 Lonsdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lonsdall. 100% of Lonsdall 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 61 census records available for the last name Lonsdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonsdall 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lonsdall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lonsdall. For the veterans among your Lonsdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonsdall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonsdall 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonsdall

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