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Lonsky Family History

Lonsky 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: Lansky, Linsky, Lonski, Plonsky, Lasky, Lesky, Minsky, Klosky

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Where is the Lonsky family from?

You can see how Lonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lonsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lonsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lonsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lonsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lonsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lonsky. 100% of Lonsky men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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What Lonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Lonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonsky 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Lonsky. 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 108 military records available for the last name Lonsky. For the veterans among your Lonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonsky lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lonsky in 1952 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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