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Loskey Family History

Loskey 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: Poskey, Lokey, Laskey, Lockey, Foskey, Koskey, Losey, Coskey, Luskey

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Where is the Loskey family from?

You can see how Loskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Loskey families living in Kansas. This was about 62% of all the recorded Loskey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Loskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loskey. 50% of Loskey men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Loskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loskey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Loskey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Loskey. For the veterans among your Loskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loskey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Loskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Loskey in 1960 was 59, and 65 in 1999.

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