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Lonnis Family History

Lonnis 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: Dennis, Annis, Lois, Louis, Lounds, Lohnes, Lennie, Donais, Kennis

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Where is the Lonnis family from?

You can see how Lonnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonnis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lonnis families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lonnis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lonnis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lonnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonnis. 25% of Lonnis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lonnis women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Lonnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonnis 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Lonnis. 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 74 military records available for the last name Lonnis. For the veterans among your Lonnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonnis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Lonnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lonnis in 1967 was 83, and 69 in 1992.

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