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Lousa Family History

Lousa 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: Sousa, Mousa, House, Rosa, Posa, Loud, Lou, Lois, Louis, Musa

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Where is the Lousa family from?

You can see how Lousa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lousa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lousa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lousa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lousa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lousa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lousa 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 Lousa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lousa. 34% of Lousa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lousa women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mason
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lousa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Lousa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lousa 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Lousa. 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 43 military records available for the last name Lousa. For the veterans among your Lousa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lousa lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Lousa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lousa in 1979 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lousa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lousa 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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