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Loor Family History

Loor Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from loor ‘praise’ of uncertain motivation.

Dutch; Flemish (De Loor): occupational name for a peddler a ragman (i.e. a trader in old clothes or fabrics) from the Middle Dutch verb loren ‘to peddle’ or the noun lore ‘rags’.

This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Loor family from?

You can see how Loor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Loor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Loor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Loor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loor families in 1911.
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What did your Loor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Loor. 100% of Loor men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loor 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Loor. 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 853 military records available for the last name Loor. For the veterans among your Loor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Loor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Loor in 1966 was 90, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loor 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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