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Louen Family History

Louen 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: Lowen, Loden, Loren, Louden, Loken, Loven, Lozen, Louer, Lomen, Loge

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Where is the Louen family from?

You can see how Louen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Louen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Louen families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Louen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Louen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Louen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Louen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Louen. For the veterans among your Louen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Louen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Louen in 1973 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louen 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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