Lonning Family History

Lonning Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Lønning): habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southwestern Norway called Lønning or Løyning.

This name is derived from løyning, which means ‘remote concealed place’.

Farmsteads that carry this name often have historical and cultural significance in the region.

The etymology of the name highlights the geographical features of the area where these farmsteads are located.

Such names reflect the deep connection between the land and the identity of its inhabitants.

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

Similar surnames: Ronning, Lenning, Lehning, Hanning, Bohning, Sinning, Canning, Boening, Moening, Menning

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
167	Military Records
367	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Lonning family from?

You can see how Lonning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonning family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lonning families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lonning's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lonning families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonning 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 Lonning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonning. 38% of Lonning men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Lonning women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonning were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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.

Farmer

38%

Laborer

26%

Salesman

12%

Farming

Teacher

36%

Attendant

22%

Maid

15%

Housekeeper

15%

What Lonning family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Lonning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonning census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 367 immigration records available for the last name Lonning. 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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Military Records

There are 167 military records available for the last name Lonning. For the veterans among your Lonning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lonning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lonning in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

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Lonning Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Lønning): habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southwestern Norway called Lønning or Løyning.

This name is derived from løyning, which means ‘remote concealed place’.

Farmsteads that carry this name often have historical and cultural significance in the region.

The etymology of the name highlights the geographical features of the area where these farmsteads are located.

Such names reflect the deep connection between the land and the identity of its inhabitants.

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

Where is the Lonning family from?

What did your Lonning ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

38%

Laborer

26%

Salesman

12%

Farming

Teacher

36%

Attendant

22%

Maid

15%

Housekeeper

15%

What Lonning family records will you find?

What is the average Lonning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lonning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lonning in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

Lonning Family History

Lonning Surname Meaning

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Lonning lifespan?

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Lonning Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Lonning

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Where is the Lonning family from?

What did your Lonning ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Lonning family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Lonning family history

What is the average Lonning lifespan?

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