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Loux Family History

Loux Surname Meaning

Variant of Loucks and Louks surnames of German or English and possibly also of Flemish origin.

French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine): variant of Lux.

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


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Where is the Loux family from?

You can see how Loux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Loux families living in Middlesex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Loux's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Loux families in 1891.
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What did your Loux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loux. 27% of Loux men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Loux women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loux were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Loux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loux 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Loux. 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 Loux. For the veterans among your Loux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loux lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Loux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Loux in 1957 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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