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Lonesome Family History

Lonesome 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: Newsome, Ledsome, Longshore, Console, Lanese, Longmore, Lonero

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Where is the Lonesome family from?

You can see how Lonesome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonesome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lonesome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lonesome families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonesome's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lonesome families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonesome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lonesome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonesome. 34% of Lonesome men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Lonesome women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonesome were Butler and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Butler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Domestic
    30%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Lonesome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Lonesome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonesome 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Lonesome. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lonesome. For the veterans among your Lonesome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonesome lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lonesome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lonesome in 1966 was 49, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonesome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonesome 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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