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Lout Family History

Lout Name Meaning

English: variant of either Lute or Louth .

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


Similar surnames: Louth, Fout, Loud, Loux, Loui, Rout, Loft, Poust, Roat, Houpt

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Where is the Lout family from?

You can see how Lout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lout family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Lout families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lout's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lout families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lout. 40% of Lout men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lout women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lout were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lout 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Lout. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lout. For the veterans among your Lout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lout lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lout in 1955 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

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