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Loiseau Family History

Loiseau Surname Meaning

French:: nickname derived from Old French oisel ‘bird’ with fused definite article l' (see Loisel).

Possibly also a habitational name from L'Oiseau, the name of several places in various parts of France.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

Compare Bird and Lozeau.

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


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Where is the Loiseau family from?

You can see how Loiseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loiseau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loiseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Loiseau families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Loiseau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loiseau families in 1891.
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What did your Loiseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loiseau. 100% of Loiseau 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Loiseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loiseau 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Loiseau. 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 279 military records available for the last name Loiseau. For the veterans among your Loiseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loiseau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Loiseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Loiseau in 1963 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loiseau 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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