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Losey Name Meaning

Variant of Losee .

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


Similar surnames: Locey, Lose, Losee, Lokey, Posen, Vose, Gosney, Rasey, Loye, Hisey

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Where is the Losey family from?

You can see how Losey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Losey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Losey families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Losey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Losey families in 1911.
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What did your Losey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Losey. 50% of Losey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Shipper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Losey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losey 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Losey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Losey. For the veterans among your Losey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Losey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Losey in 1954 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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