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Lois Family History

Lois Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: from a local variant of the personal names Luis or Eloi (see Loy). Greek: from a Hellenized form of the French personal name Louis.

In North America, this surname may also be a shortening of Loizos (or its patronymic Loizidis) which have the same origin.

Greek: from a pet form of personal names ending in -logos such as Palaiologos.

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


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Where is the Lois family from?

You can see how Lois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lois family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Lois families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lois's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lois families in 1911.
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What did your Lois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lois. 34% of Lois men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Laundryman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lois 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lois. 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 373 military records available for the last name Lois. For the veterans among your Lois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lois lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lois in 1960 was 57, and 63 in 2004.

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