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Loonis Family History

Loonis 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: Loomis, Lois, Louis, Looney, Lounds, Lohnes, Loos, Lollis, Donis

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Where is the Loonis family from?

You can see how Loonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loonis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loonis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Loonis families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Loonis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Loonis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loonis 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 Loonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loonis. 43% of Loonis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Loonis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loonis were Attendant and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Attendant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Loonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Loonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loonis 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Loonis. 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 123 military records available for the last name Loonis. For the veterans among your Loonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loonis lifespan?

Average Loonis life expectancy in 1987 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loonis 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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