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Louro Family History

Louro Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: nickname for someone with blonde or light chestnut hair

louro (probably a derivative with altered meaning of Latin laurus ‘laurel’).

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


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Where is the Louro family from?

You can see how Louro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Louro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Louro families living in Minnesota. This was about 13% of all the recorded Louro's in USA. Minnesota and 3 other states had the highest population of Louro families in 1920.
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What did your Louro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Louro. 100% of Louro 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Louro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louro 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Louro. 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 124 military records available for the last name Louro. For the veterans among your Louro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louro lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Louro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Louro in 1944 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louro 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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