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Lonch Family History

Lonch 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: Lynch, Loch, Losch, Loach, Lorch, Louch, Linch, Clonch, Long, Lock

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Where is the Lonch family from?

You can see how Lonch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lonch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Lonch family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonch's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lonch families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Lonch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonch 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Lonch. 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 85 military records available for the last name Lonch. For the veterans among your Lonch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Lonch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lonch in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonch 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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