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Loir Family History

Loir 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: Lois, Loar, Loi, Lohr, Lor, Lair, Moir, Li, Long, Lord

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Where is the Loir family from?

You can see how Loir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Loir families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Loir's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Loir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loir. 100% of Loir men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Loir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loir 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Loir. 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 143 military records available for the last name Loir. For the veterans among your Loir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Loir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Loir in 1966 was 69, and 66 in 1999.

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