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Losinger Family History

Losinger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Losingen now officially called Lucens in canton Vaud.

South German (Bavaria; also Lösinger): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Losinger family from?

You can see how Losinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Losinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Losinger families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Losinger's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Losinger families in 1891.
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What did your Losinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Losinger. 55% of Losinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Losinger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Losinger were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Losinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losinger 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Losinger. 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 229 military records available for the last name Losinger. For the veterans among your Losinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Losinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Losinger in 1958 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Losinger 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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