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Loster Family History

Loster Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oster, Koster, Lister, Doster, Coster, Lester, Poster, Kloster

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Where is the Loster family from?

You can see how Loster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Loster families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Loster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Loster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loster. 100% of Loster 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Loster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loster 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Loster. 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 453 military records available for the last name Loster. For the veterans among your Loster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Loster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Loster in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loster 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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