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Lonky Family History

Lonky Surname 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: Loney, Long, Lock, Loy, Monk, Look, Monty, Lansky, Bondy, Looney

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Where is the Lonky family from?

You can see how Lonky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lonky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lonky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lonky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Lonky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lonky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lonky. For the veterans among your Lonky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Lonky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lonky in 1968 was 77, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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