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Loseke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Lodewig (see Ludwig ).

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


Similar surnames: Lose, Roske, Lueke, Kosek, Lasek, Losee, Hosek, Roelke, Lorek, Boeke

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Where is the Loseke family from?

You can see how Loseke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loseke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loseke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Loseke families living in Nebraska. This was about 89% of all the recorded Loseke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Loseke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loseke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loseke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loseke. 55% of Loseke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Loseke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loseke were On Home and Housewife. .

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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
    55%
  • On Own Farm
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • On Home
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loseke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loseke 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Loseke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Loseke. For the veterans among your Loseke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loseke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Loseke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Loseke in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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