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Loiselle Family History

Loiselle Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Loisel ‘the bird’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Loiselle family from?

You can see how Loiselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loiselle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loiselle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 491 Loiselle families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Loiselle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Loiselle families in 1911.
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What did your Loiselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loiselle. 15% of Loiselle men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Loiselle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loiselle were Weaver and 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
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Loiselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loiselle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Loiselle. 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 Loiselle. For the veterans among your Loiselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loiselle lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Loiselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Loiselle in 1949 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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