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Lonny Family History

Lonny 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: Lonn, Bonny, Lunny, Loney, Long, Loy, Penny, Linn, Denny, Kenny

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Where is the Lonny family from?

You can see how Lonny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lonny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Lonny family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lonny families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Lonny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonny 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Lonny. 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 22 military records available for the last name Lonny. For the veterans among your Lonny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonny lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Lonny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lonny in 1992 was 61, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonny 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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