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Loosley Family History

Loosley Surname Meaning

from Loosley Row in Risborough (Bucks). The place-name derives from Old English hlōse ‘pigsty shed shelter’.

+ lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Loosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loosley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loosley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Loosley families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Loosley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loosley families in 1911.
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What did your Loosley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 445 immigration records available for the last name Loosley. 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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There are 406 military records available for the last name Loosley. For the veterans among your Loosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loosley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Loosley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Loosley in 1950 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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