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Lousen Family History

Lousen 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: Louden, Housen, House, Cousin, Olsen, Osen, Coursen, Rosen, Housel

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Where is the Lousen family from?

You can see how Lousen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lousen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lousen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lousen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lousen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lousen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lousen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Lousen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lousen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Lousen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Lousen. For the veterans among your Lousen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lousen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Lousen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lousen in 1967 was 84, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lousen 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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