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Looi Family History

Looi 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: Look, Lodi, Loos, Loo, Loui, Loi, Kooi, Loop, Lori, Ooi

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Where is the Looi family from?

You can see how Looi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Looi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Looi families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Looi family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Looi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Looi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Looi 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 Looi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Looi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Looi 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Looi. 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 18 military records available for the last name Looi. For the veterans among your Looi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Looi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Looi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Looi in 1967 was 77, and 64 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Looi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Looi 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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