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Loury Family History

Loury Surname Meaning

French: variant with fused definite article l' of Oury.

French: habitational name from a place called Loury (Loiret).

English: variant of Lowry.

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


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Where is the Loury family from?

You can see how Loury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Loury families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Loury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loury families in 1891.
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What did your Loury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loury. 100% of Loury men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Loury 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Loury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loury 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Loury. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loury. For the veterans among your Loury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loury lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Loury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Loury in 1951 was 49, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loury 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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