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Losinski Family History

Losinski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Łosiński): habitational name for someone from any of various places called with Polish łoś ‘elk’ (Belorussian and Russian los).

For example, places like Łosie, Łosino, Łosiny, and Łosiniec.

Alternatively, the name may also originate from Losi, which is now located in Belarus.

The name reflects a connection to the natural environment, specifically the elk, which holds significance in the region.

Overall, the Łosiński name has deep roots tied to geographic locations and cultural heritage.

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


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Where is the Losinski family from?

You can see how Losinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Losinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Losinski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 19% of all the recorded Losinski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Losinski families in 1920.
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What did your Losinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Losinski. 28% of Losinski men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Losinski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Losinski were Inspector and Fly Tyer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Inspector
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Fly Tyer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Losinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losinski 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Losinski. 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 235 military records available for the last name Losinski. For the veterans among your Losinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losinski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Losinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Losinski in 1953 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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