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Loney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Looney .

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


Similar surnames: Lowney, Roney, Lokey, Looney, Howey, Holey, Reney, Conely, Lones

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Where is the Loney family from?

You can see how Loney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Loney families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Loney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Loney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loney. 21% of Loney men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Loney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loney were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Loney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loney 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Loney. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Loney. For the veterans among your Loney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Loney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Loney in 1956 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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