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Lothian Family History

Lothian Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the region so named in southeastern central Scotland. The placename is very ancient and is of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Logan, Othman, Lobban, Rohan, Luthman, Lottman, Bothun, Lian, Litwin

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Where is the Lothian family from?

You can see how Lothian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lothian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lothian families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 37 Lothian families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lothian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lothian families in 1891.
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What did your Lothian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lothian. 43% of Lothian men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Lothian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lothian were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie. .

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Retired Oap
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Invalid
    4%
  • Home Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lothian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lothian. For the veterans among your Lothian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lothian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lothian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lothian in 1959 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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