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Looss Family History

Looss 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: Loos, Loss, Loose, Ross, Cross, Moss, Roos, Gross, Oss, Foss

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Where is the Looss family from?

You can see how Looss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Looss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Looss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Looss families living in Tennessee. This was about 78% of all the recorded Looss's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Looss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Looss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Looss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Looss 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 Looss. 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 66 military records available for the last name Looss. For the veterans among your Looss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Looss lifespan?

Average Looss life expectancy in 1971 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Looss 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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