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Louis Family History
Louis Genealogy & Family TreeLouis is a Welsh name from Glamorganshire, Wales, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Welsh word llyw which means "leader." Roots for this name can also be found in France. The earliest known ancestor--Robert Lowis--was recorded in 1202. The family motto is Patriae fidus which means "Faithful to my country."
Other spellings of the name include "Lewis," "Lewiss," "Lewess," "Llewys," "Llewis," "Llewess," and "Lewwis." Notable people with the surname include Greek Olympic athlete Spyridon Louis, American actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, A Bug's Life, The New Adventures of Old Christine), and American football player Lance Louis (Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts). The first Louis to come to America was Jean Louis in South Carolina in 1755.
Louis Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Of France Louis -- --, 1077 August 1, 1137
- Lou John Louis -- --, 1916 September 7, 1981 New Jersey
- Lou John Louis -- --, 1916 September 7, 1981 New Jersey
- France Louis -- --, 1187 November 8, 1226 Ile-De-France
- De France Louis -- --, 1187 November 8, 1226 Ile-De-France
Louis Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- France Louis -- --, 1267 December 0, 1276 Ile-De-France
- France Louis -- --, 1119 September 18, 1180 Aquitaine
- France Louis -- --, 1187 November 8, 1226 Ile-De-France
- France Louis -- --, 1119 April 10, 1183 Aquitaine
- Emmilie Louis -- --, 1863 December 0, 1937
