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Lonning Family History

Lonning Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Lønning): habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southwestern Norway called Lønning or Løyning.

This name is derived from løyning, which means ‘remote concealed place’.

Farmsteads that carry this name often have historical and cultural significance in the region.

The etymology of the name highlights the geographical features of the area where these farmsteads are located.

Such names reflect the deep connection between the land and the identity of its inhabitants.

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


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Where is the Lonning family from?

You can see how Lonning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonning family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Lonning families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lonning's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lonning families in 1911.
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What did your Lonning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonning. 38% of Lonning men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Lonning women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonning were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Attendant
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonning 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Lonning. 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 167 military records available for the last name Lonning. For the veterans among your Lonning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lonning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lonning in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

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