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Loates Family History

Loates Surname Meaning

variant of Lott with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Loates family from?

You can see how Loates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loates family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Loates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Loates families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Loates's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loates families in 1891.
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What did your Loates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loates. 34% of Loates men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Loates women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loates were Shepherd Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Shepherd Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loates 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Loates. 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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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Loates. For the veterans among your Loates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loates lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Loates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Loates in 1987 was 75, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loates ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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