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Loar Family History

Loar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Löhr (see Loehr) or Lohr or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

English and Scottish: unexplained.

The name is recorded in both England and Scotland.

It may be a variant of Scottish Lour a habitational name from Lour formerly a part of the parish of Meathielour.

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


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Where is the Loar family from?

You can see how Loar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Loar families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Loar's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Loar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loar 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 Loar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loar. 100% of Loar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Loar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loar 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Loar. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Loar. For the veterans among your Loar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Loar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Loar in 1954 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loar 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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