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Lonne Family History

Lonne 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: Linne, Longe, Sonne, Ronne, Bonne, Lone, Lonn, Loane, Lynne, Tonne

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Where is the Lonne family from?

You can see how Lonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Lonne family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonne's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lonne families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lonne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lonne. 40% of Lonne men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Lonne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Lonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonne 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Lonne. 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 713 military records available for the last name Lonne. For the veterans among your Lonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonne lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Lonne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lonne in 1952 was 54, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonne 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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