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Loomans Family History

Loomans Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Looman.

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


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Where is the Loomans family from?

You can see how Loomans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loomans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loomans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Loomans families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Loomans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loomans families in 1911.
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What did your Loomans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loomans. 67% of Loomans men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Dentist
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

What Loomans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loomans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loomans 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Loomans. 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 117 military records available for the last name Loomans. For the veterans among your Loomans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loomans lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Loomans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Loomans in 1946 was 45, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loomans 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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