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Lonergan Family History

Lonergan Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Longargáin from lonn ‘strong’ + garg ‘fierce’ + the diminutive suffix án.

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


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Where is the Lonergan family from?

You can see how Lonergan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonergan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonergan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 59 Lonergan families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lonergan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lonergan families in 1891.
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What did your Lonergan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lonergan. 50% of Lonergan men worked as a General Labourer and 60% of Lonergan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonergan were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Lonergan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonergan 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Lonergan. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Lonergan. For the veterans among your Lonergan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonergan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lonergan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lonergan in 1947 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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