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Lonker Family History

Lonker 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: Locker, Jonker, Loner, Linker, Donker, Loker, Looker, Lenker, Yonker

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Where is the Lonker family from?

You can see how Lonker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lonker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lonker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lonker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonker 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 Lonker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonker. 20% of Lonker men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Lonker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonker were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Lonker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonker 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lonker. 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 106 military records available for the last name Lonker. For the veterans among your Lonker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lonker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lonker in 1959 was 56, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonker 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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