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Lonsway Family History

Lonsway Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Langevin.

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


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Where is the Lonsway family from?

You can see how Lonsway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonsway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lonsway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Lonsway families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Lonsway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lonsway families in 1891.
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What did your Lonsway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonsway. 17% of Lonsway men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Lonsway women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonsway were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonsway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonsway 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Lonsway. 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 286 military records available for the last name Lonsway. For the veterans among your Lonsway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonsway lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lonsway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lonsway in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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