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Lounsburg Family History

Lounsburg 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: Lounsbury, Lounsbery, Youngberg, Ginsburg, Rosburg, Vosburg

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Where is the Lounsburg family from?

You can see how Lounsburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lounsburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lounsburg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Lounsburg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lounsburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lounsburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lounsburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lounsburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lounsburg. 31% of Lounsburg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Dairyman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Lounsburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lounsburg 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Lounsburg. 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 54 military records available for the last name Lounsburg. For the veterans among your Lounsburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lounsburg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Lounsburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lounsburg in 1973 was 53, and 63 in 1982.

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