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Losee Family History

Losee Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places called Loose (see Loose) or Loosey.

This name was established in the Hudson valley in the 18th century.

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


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Where is the Losee family from?

You can see how Losee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Losee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Losee family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Losee's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Losee families in 1891.
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What did your Losee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Losee. 19% of Losee men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Losee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Losee were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Losee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losee 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Losee. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Losee. For the veterans among your Losee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losee lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Losee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Losee in 1940 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Losee 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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