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Lonske Family History

Lonske 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: Lonski, Lansky, Losee, Ganske, Longe, Laske, Lohse, Lone, Plonski

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Where is the Lonske family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lonske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Lonske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonske 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lonske. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lonske. For the veterans among your Lonske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonske lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lonske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lonske in 1944 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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