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Lonseth Family History

Lonseth 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: Roseth, Borseth, Finseth, Forseth, Lindseth, Gronseth, Langseth

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Where is the Lonseth family from?

You can see how Lonseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lonseth family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lonseth's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lonseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lonseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lonseth. 100% of Lonseth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Lonseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonseth 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Lonseth. 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 100 military records available for the last name Lonseth. For the veterans among your Lonseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lonseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lonseth in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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