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Lonn Family History

Lonn Name Meaning

Swedish (Lönn): ornamental or topographic name from lönn ‘maple tree’ or a habitational name from a placename containing this word such as Lönneberga.

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


Similar surnames: Lona, Nonn, Long, Lohn, Ron, Kong, Linn, Lown, Lynn, Lane

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Where is the Lonn family from?

You can see how Lonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lonn families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lonn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lonn families in 1911.
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What did your Lonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lonn. 100% of Lonn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lonn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 720 military records available for the last name Lonn. For the veterans among your Lonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lonn in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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