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Luise Family History

Luise Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Luise a variant of Luiso (see Luisi). Compare Louise.

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


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Where is the Luise family from?

You can see how Luise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Luise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Luise families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Luise's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Luise families in 1891.
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What did your Luise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luise. 46% of Luise men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Luise women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luise were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Luise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Luise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luise 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Luise. 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 255 military records available for the last name Luise. For the veterans among your Luise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luise lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Luise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Luise in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Luise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luise 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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