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Loson Family History

Loson 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: Lison, Lonon, Lason, Lozon, Lyson, Lorson, Loso, Son, Lyon, Leon

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Where is the Loson family from?

You can see how Loson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Loson family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Loson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Loson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loson. 50% of Loson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Loson women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Loson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loson 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Loson. 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 120 military records available for the last name Loson. For the veterans among your Loson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Loson in 1962 was 68, and 62 in 2004.

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