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Loomer Family History

Loomer Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Loomer family from?

You can see how Loomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loomer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Loomer families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Loomer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loomer families in 1891.
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What did your Loomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loomer. 100% of Loomer men worked as a Carpenter and 82% of Loomer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

What Loomer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Loomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loomer 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Loomer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loomer. For the veterans among your Loomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loomer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Loomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Loomer in 1951 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loomer 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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