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Loonstra Family History

Loonstra 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: Boonstra, Hornstra, Kooistra, Lastra, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Tuinstra

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Where is the Loonstra family from?

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

There are 38 census records available for the last name Loonstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loonstra 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Loonstra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loonstra. For the veterans among your Loonstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loonstra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Loonstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Loonstra in 1966 was 91, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loonstra 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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