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Looser Family History

Looser Surname Meaning

German: nickname from the Middle High German and Middle Low German adjective lōs ‘loose free’ also ‘careless cunning’.

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


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Where is the Looser family from?

You can see how Looser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Looser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Looser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Looser families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Looser's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Looser families in 1891.
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What did your Looser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Looser. 50% of Looser men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Looser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Looser were Weaver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Weaver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Looser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Looser 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Looser. 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 658 military records available for the last name Looser. For the veterans among your Looser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Looser lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Looser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Looser in 1945 was 23, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Looser 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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