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Losh Family History

Losh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Losch or Polish Łoś (see Los).

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


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Where is the Losh family from?

You can see how Losh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Losh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Losh families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Losh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Losh families in 1891.
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What did your Losh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Losh. 100% of Losh men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Losh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Losh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Losh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losh 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Losh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Losh. For the veterans among your Losh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Losh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Losh in 1951 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Losh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Losh 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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