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Loon Family History

Loon Surname Meaning

see Lune.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Loon family from?

You can see how Loon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Loon families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 36% of all the recorded Loon's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Loon families in 1911.
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What did your Loon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Loon. 67% of Loon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Loon women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Loon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Loon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loon 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Loon. 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 784 military records available for the last name Loon. For the veterans among your Loon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Loon in 1962 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loon 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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