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Loonan Family History

Loonan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Ó Luanáin (see Lunan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Loonan family from?

You can see how Loonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loonan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loonan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Loonan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loonan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Loonan families in 1891.
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What did your Loonan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loonan. 40% of Loonan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Loonan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Loonan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loonan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loonan 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Loonan. 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 124 military records available for the last name Loonan. For the veterans among your Loonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loonan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Loonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Loonan in 1952 was 53, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loonan 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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