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Looschen Family History

Looschen 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: Loschen, Hoeschen, Boschen, Loescher, Leuschen, Boeschen, Loesche

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Where is the Looschen family from?

You can see how Looschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Looschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Looschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Looschen families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Looschen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Looschen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Looschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Looschen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Looschen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Looschen. For the veterans among your Looschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Looschen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Looschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Looschen in 1966 was 87, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Looschen 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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