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Losa Name Meaning

Spanish and Italian (Lombardy): topographic name from losa ‘slate’ denoting someone who lived in a place where this kind of stone abounds or an occupational name for a slater.

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


Similar surnames: Rosa, Posa, Kosa, Loza, Lona, Loss, Loga, Lora, Lose, Los

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Where is the Losa family from?

You can see how Losa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Losa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Losa family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Losa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Losa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Losa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Losa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Losa. 33% of Losa men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Losa women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Losa were Bell Boy and Housekeeper. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Bell Boy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Losa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Losa. 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 205 military records available for the last name Losa. For the veterans among your Losa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losa lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Losa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Losa in 1950 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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