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Losky Family History

Losky 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: Lasky, Lesky, Klosky, Lusky, Kosky, Losey, Laska, Lock, Loy, Koski

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Where is the Losky family from?

You can see how Losky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Losky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Losky family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Losky's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Losky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Losky 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 Losky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Losky. 41% of Losky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Losky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Losky were Operator and Housework.

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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
    41%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Losky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Losky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losky 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Losky. 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 55 military records available for the last name Losky. For the veterans among your Losky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Losky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Losky in 1965 was 78, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Losky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Losky 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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