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Origins of the Loury surname

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About the Lourys

We have a total number of 1363 records for people with the last name Loury.

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Where do most Lourys live?

In 1921, most Lourys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lourys

How common is your surname?

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We have 613 records for the Loury surname. The oldest one dates back to 1893.

Who were Lourys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lourys.

What are the most common Loury first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lourys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lourys in 1921
Living On Own Means

6

House Servant

5

Charwoman

4

Dress Maker

4

House Keeper

3

Common Male occupations for Lourys in 1921
Farm Labourer

4

Harness Maker

4

Saddler

3

Shoe Maker

3

Tailor

3

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