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Louison Family History

Louison Surname Meaning

English: apparently a variant of Lewison.

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


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Where is the Louison family from?

You can see how Louison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Louison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Louison families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Louison's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Louison families in 1891.
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What did your Louison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Louison. 24% of Louison men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Louison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louison 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Louison. 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 295 military records available for the last name Louison. For the veterans among your Louison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louison lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Louison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Louison in 1957 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louison 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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