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Lonskey Family History

Lonskey 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: Lynskey, Linskey, Lansky, Linsky, Poskey, Linsley, Lonski, Lokey

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Where is the Lonskey family from?

You can see how Lonskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lonskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lonskey family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonskey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lonskey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Lonskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonskey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lonskey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Lonskey. For the veterans among your Lonskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonskey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Lonskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lonskey in 1964 was 84, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonskey 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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