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Louisson Family History

Louisson Surname 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: Louison, Soisson, Poisson, Pousson, Buisson, Musson, Houston

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Where is the Louisson family from?

You can see how Louisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Louisson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Louisson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Louisson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Louisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Louisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Louisson. 100% of Louisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Louisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louisson 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Louisson. 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 82 military records available for the last name Louisson. For the veterans among your Louisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louisson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Louisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Louisson in 1970 was 91, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Louisson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louisson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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