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Lookis Family History

Lookis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loomis, Lois, Louis, Look, Loos, Lollis, Loris, Hooks, Tookes, Woodis

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Where is the Lookis family from?

You can see how Lookis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lookis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lookis families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lookis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lookis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lookis 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 Lookis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Digger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lookis. 100% of Lookis men worked as a Digger.

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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

  • Digger
    100%

What Lookis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Lookis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lookis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Lookis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lookis. For the veterans among your Lookis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lookis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Lookis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lookis in 1985 was 69, and 62 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lookis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lookis 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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