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Losea Family History

Losea 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: Losee, Lose, Hosea, Loser, Losey, Moses, Loge, Laska, Rose, Hose

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Where is the Losea family from?

You can see how Losea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Losea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Losea families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Losea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Losea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Losea 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 Losea ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Losea ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Losea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losea 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Losea. 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 31 military records available for the last name Losea. For the veterans among your Losea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losea lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Losea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Losea in 1958 was 39, and 51 in 2004.

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