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Louise Family History

Louise Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Luise. French: from the personal name Louise feminine form of Louis.

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


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Where is the Louise family from?

You can see how Louise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Louise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 162 Louise families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Louise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Louise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louise 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 Louise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Louise. 60% of Louise men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 75% of Louise women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Louise were Bricklayer and Clerk.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Bricklayer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    9%
  • Office Cleaner
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Louise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Louise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louise 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Louise. 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 775 military records available for the last name Louise. For the veterans among your Louise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louise lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Louise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Louise in 1961 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louise 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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