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Loosli Family History

Loosli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Loosli family from?

You can see how Loosli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loosli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Loosli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Loosli families living in Durham. This was about 89% of all the recorded Loosli's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Loosli families in 1891.
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What did your Loosli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loosli. 31% of Loosli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Loosli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loosli were Tool Maker 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Tool Maker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Loosli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Loosli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loosli 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Loosli. 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 182 military records available for the last name Loosli. For the veterans among your Loosli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loosli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Loosli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Loosli in 1964 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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