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Loner Name Meaning

English: possibly of the same origin as Possibly an Americanized form of German Lohner .

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


Similar surnames: Boner, Hiner, Honer, Loder, Laner, Lower, Lone, Doner, Lier, Long

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Where is the Loner family from?

You can see how Loner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Loner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Loner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Loner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loner. 26% of Loner men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Loner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loner were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Loner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loner 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Loner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loner. For the veterans among your Loner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Loner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Loner in 1959 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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