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Louws Family History

Louws 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: Louis, Louks, Low, Loud, Loewe, Lou, Ours, Lois, Lodes, Loup

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louws 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 Louws ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Louws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louws 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Louws. 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 10 military records available for the last name Louws. For the veterans among your Louws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louws lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Louws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Louws in 1965 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louws 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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