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Losier Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lauzier . French: topographic name for someone who lived near a willow tree or willow grove a variant of Osier with fused definite article l'.

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


Similar surnames: Osier, Bossier, Hosier, Lanier, Lier, Rosier, Lussier, Cozier, Doster

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Where is the Losier family from?

You can see how Losier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Losier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Losier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 270 Losier families living in New Brunswick. This was about 92% of all the recorded Losier's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Losier families in 1911.
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What did your Losier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Garde Malade were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Losier. 45% of Losier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Losier women worked as a Garde Malade. Some less common occupations for Americans named Losier were Farmers Son and Servante. .

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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
    45%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Farmers Son
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Garde Malade
    50%
  • Servante
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Losier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Losier 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Losier. 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 456 military records available for the last name Losier. For the veterans among your Losier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Losier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Losier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Losier in 1949 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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