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Lonz Family History

Lonz 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: Long, Lenz, Lona, Lontz, Lone, Lonn, Linz, Lunz, Konz, Lotz

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Where is the Lonz family from?

You can see how Lonz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lonz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Lonz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lonz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonz 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 Lonz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonz. 29% of Lonz men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Lonz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonz were Salesman and Book Binder.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Book Binder
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonz 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Lonz. 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 120 military records available for the last name Lonz. For the veterans among your Lonz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Lonz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lonz in 1968 was 61, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonz 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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