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Loock Family History

Loock Surname Meaning

German:: from look ‘leek’ or (knof)look ‘garlic’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of leeks or garlic.

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


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Where is the Loock family from?

You can see how Loock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Loock families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Loock's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Loock families in 1891.
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What did your Loock ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loock 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Loock. 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 725 military records available for the last name Loock. For the veterans among your Loock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Loock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Loock in 1953 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loock 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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