Herman Looman (1866–1951)
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- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1951
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- Names in Stone
When was Herman Looman born? 1866.
When did Herman Looman die? 1951.
Life story
Herman Looman (1866–1951) was born in 1866, and died in 1951, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Herman's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Herman's life.
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The world Herman lived through
1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 48 — World War I began
1927 · age 61 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 71 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 79 — World War II ended
Questions about Herman Looman
When was Herman Looman born?
Herman Looman was born in 1866.
When did Herman Looman die?
Herman Looman died in 1951.
How old was Herman Looman at the time of death?
Herman Looman was about 85 years old.
Where is Herman Looman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Herman's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Herman Looman was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Herman was born.
Who was president when Herman Looman died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Herman died.
What major events happened during Herman Looman's lifetime?
During Herman's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 26); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 42); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 54); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 71); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Herman Looman?
Federal censuses taken during Herman's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1866
Death
1951
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AncestryData, "Herman Looman (1866–1951)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/herman-looman-1866-1951-cf96cb65/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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