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Lossen Family History

Lossen 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: Fossen, Bossen, Lassen, Rossen, Vossen, Gossen, Olsen, Fosse, Cosse

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Where is the Lossen family from?

You can see how Lossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lossen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lossen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lossen families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lossen's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Lossen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lossen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lossen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lossen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Lossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lossen 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Lossen. 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 359 military records available for the last name Lossen. For the veterans among your Lossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lossen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lossen in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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