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Losek Family History

Losek 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: Lasek, Losee, Kosek, Lose, Lojek, Lysek, Nosek, Loseke, Hosek, Lorek

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Where is the Losek family from?

You can see how Losek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Losek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Losek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Losek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Losek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Losek 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 did your Losek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Losek. 34% of Losek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Losek women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Losek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Losek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losek 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Losek. 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 60 military records available for the last name Losek. For the veterans among your Losek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Losek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Losek in 1964 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Losek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Losek 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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