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Loeser Family History

Loeser Surname Meaning

German (Löser): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lösau, Losa, or Losau. It is also a status name for a tenant farmer who had bought off the feudal obligations on his land, derived from Middle High German lōsen lösen ‘to redeem’.

This name can be a variant of Lazar, originating from the Biblical personal name. It also serves as a nickname derived from Middle High German lōsäre ‘hypocrite flatterer’.

Additionally, in Middle Low German, loser translates to ‘redeemer of obligations’. This highlights the various connections and meanings associated with the name.

Overall, the name Löser encapsulates themes of redemption, personal identity, and social status within its historical context.

It invites a deeper exploration of familial and geographic ties, along with the cultural implications of these name origins.

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


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You can see how Loeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Loeser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Loeser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Loeser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Loeser families in 1891.
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What did your Loeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loeser. 17% of Loeser men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Loeser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loeser 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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Loeser. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Loeser. For the veterans among your Loeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loeser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Loeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Loeser in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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