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Loane Name Meaning

English Scottish and Irish: variant of Loan .

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


Similar surnames: Roane, Sloane, Lane, Lone, Loan, Bane, Borne, Done, Thane, Horne

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Where is the Loane family from?

You can see how Loane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Loane families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Loane's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Loane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loane. 28% of Loane men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Loane women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loane were Engineer 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
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Loane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loane 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Loane. 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 820 military records available for the last name Loane. For the veterans among your Loane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Loane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Loane in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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