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Lossau Family History

Lossau 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: Nassau, Ossa, Loss, Kossak, Lessa, Rossa, Loiseau, Mossa, Lozeau

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Where is the Lossau family from?

You can see how Lossau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lossau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lossau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lossau family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lossau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lossau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lossau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lossau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lossau. 100% of Lossau men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Lossau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lossau 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Lossau. 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 460 military records available for the last name Lossau. For the veterans among your Lossau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lossau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lossau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lossau in 1961 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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