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Lonn Family History

Lonn Surname Meaning

Swedish (Lönn): ornamental or topographic name from lönn ‘maple tree’.

It may also be a habitational name derived from a placename containing this word.

One such example is Lönneberga.

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


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Where is the Lonn family from?

You can see how Lonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lonn families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lonn's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Lonn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonn 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 Lonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lonn. 72% of Lonn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Textile Weaver
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lonn. 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 720 military records available for the last name Lonn. For the veterans among your Lonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lonn in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonn 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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