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Luisa Family History

Luisa Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Luísa) and Spanish: from the personal name Luísa Luisa feminine form of Luís or Luis.

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


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Where is the Luisa family from?

You can see how Luisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luisa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Luisa families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Luisa families living in Sutherland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Luisa's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Luisa families in 1871.
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What did your Luisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luisa. 60% of Luisa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Luisa women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luisa were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Luisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luisa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Luisa. 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 112 military records available for the last name Luisa. For the veterans among your Luisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luisa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Luisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Luisa in 1965 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Luisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luisa 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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