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Loss Name Meaning

North German: topographic name from los ‘marsh’ or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word such as Losse and Lossa. German: from a pet form of the personal name Ludwig .

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


Similar surnames: Ross, Oss, Koss, Moss, Loos, Lose, Noss, Poss, Foss, Loo

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Where is the Loss family from?

You can see how Loss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Loss families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Loss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loss families in 1911.
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What did your Loss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Loss. 67% of Loss 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
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Loss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Loss. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Loss. For the veterans among your Loss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loss lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Loss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Loss in 1943 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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