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Loss Family History

Loss Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from los ‘marsh’ or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word such as Losse and Lossa.

German: from a pet form of the personal name Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Loss family from?

You can see how Loss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Loss families living in Devon. This was about 18% of all the recorded Loss's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Loss families in 1891.
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What did your Loss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loss. 80% of Loss 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Secretaryout Of Employment
    20%

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There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Loss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Loss. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Loss. For the veterans among your Loss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loss lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Loss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Loss in 1943 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loss 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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