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Louer Family History

Louer Name Meaning

Altered form of German Lauer . Compare Lower Possibly also English: variant of Lower

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lower, Loker, Boyer, Poper, Loser, Luter, Loder, Loner, Somer, Lober

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Where is the Louer family from?

You can see how Louer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Louer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Louer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Louer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Louer families in 1840.
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What did your Louer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Louer. 31% of Louer men worked as a Laborer and 41% of Louer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Louer were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    41%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Louer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louer 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Louer. 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 339 military records available for the last name Louer. For the veterans among your Louer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Louer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Louer in 1959 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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