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Lonien Family History

Lonien 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: London, Lanier, Linden, Lien, Longden, Lingen, Sonnen, Holien, Lowen

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Where is the Lonien family from?

You can see how Lonien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lonien family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lonien's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lonien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonien 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 Lonien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lonien. 100% of Lonien men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Lonien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Lonien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonien 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lonien. 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 89 military records available for the last name Lonien. For the veterans among your Lonien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonien lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Lonien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lonien in 1957 was 54, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonien 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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