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Louey Family History

Louey 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: Couey, Lorey, Lokey, Locey, Louer, Losey, Loudy, Loney, Lowey, Loge

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Where is the Louey family from?

You can see how Louey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Louey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Louey families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Louey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Louey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louey 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 Louey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Louey. 73% of Louey 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
    73%
  • Salesman
    28%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Louey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louey 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 954 immigration records available for the last name Louey. 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 90 military records available for the last name Louey. For the veterans among your Louey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Louey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Louey in 1970 was 55, and 78 in 2002.

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