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Lonberger Family History

Lonberger 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: Loberger, Lionberger, Leinberger, Boxberger, Hornberger, Kronberger

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Where is the Lonberger family from?

You can see how Lonberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lonberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lonberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lonberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonberger. 19% of Lonberger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lonberger women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Lonberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonberger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lonberger. 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 206 military records available for the last name Lonberger. For the veterans among your Lonberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lonberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lonberger in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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