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Lonas Family History

Lonas Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lohnes.

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


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Where is the Lonas family from?

You can see how Lonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lonas families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lonas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lonas families in 1911.
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What did your Lonas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Trucker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonas 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Lonas. 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 642 military records available for the last name Lonas. For the veterans among your Lonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lonas in 1953 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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