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Lonay Family History

Lonay Name 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: Lona, Lonas, Loney, Jonas, Long, Donat, Conway, Loy, Monday, Dunay

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Where is the Lonay family from?

You can see how Lonay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lonay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lonay families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lonay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lonay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lonay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lonay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Lonay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Lonay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Lonay. For the veterans among your Lonay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonay lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Lonay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lonay in 1985 was 92, and 103 in 2004.

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