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Louy Family History

Louy 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: Loy, Loud, Lou, Loup, Lory, Luy, Loui, Lowy, Houy, Louk

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Where is the Louy family from?

You can see how Louy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Louy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Louy families living in Warwickshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Louy's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Louy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louy 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 Louy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Louy. 40% of Louy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Louy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Louy were Baker and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Baker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Louy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louy 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Louy. 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 157 military records available for the last name Louy. For the veterans among your Louy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Louy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Louy in 1963 was 25, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Louy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louy 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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