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Loaney Family History

Loaney 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: Looney, Laney, Loane, Lowney, Loney, Torney, Lane, Dolney, Downey

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Where is the Loaney family from?

You can see how Loaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Loaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Loaney families living in Arkansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Loaney's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Loaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loaney 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 Loaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loaney. 100% of Loaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Loaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loaney 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Loaney. 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 36 military records available for the last name Loaney. For the veterans among your Loaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loaney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Loaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loaney in 1975 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

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