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Loen Family History

Loen Name 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: Lien, Hoen, Moen, Roen, Lowen, Len, Leen, Loeb, Loden, Boen

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Where is the Loen family from?

You can see how Loen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Loen families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Loen's in USA. California had the highest population of Loen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loen. 35% of Loen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loen 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Loen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 996 military records available for the last name Loen. For the veterans among your Loen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Loen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Loen in 1960 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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