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Losier Family History

Losier Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lauzier. French: topographic name for someone who lived near a willow tree or willow grove.

A variant of Osier with fused definite article l'.

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


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Where is the Losier family from?

You can see how Losier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Losier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Losier families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Losier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Losier families in 1891.
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What did your Losier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Losier. 42% of Losier men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Losier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Losier were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Losier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losier 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Losier. 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 456 military records available for the last name Losier. For the veterans among your Losier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Losier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Losier in 1949 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Losier 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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