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Loomer Family History

Loomer Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Toomer, Woomer, Looker, Bloomer, Coomer, Loner, Tooker, Loller, Comer

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Where is the Loomer family from?

You can see how Loomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loomer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 52 Loomer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 74% of all the recorded Loomer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Loomer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loomer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Loomer. 74% of Loomer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Loomer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loomer were Laborer 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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Loomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loomer 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Loomer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loomer. For the veterans among your Loomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loomer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Loomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Loomer in 1951 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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