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Lofftus Family History

Lofftus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loftus, Lofthus, Loftis, Loft, Duffus, Loftin, Loften, Hofius, Looft

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Where is the Lofftus family from?

You can see how Lofftus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofftus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lofftus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lofftus family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lofftus's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Lofftus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofftus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lofftus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lofftus. 58% of Lofftus men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Lofftus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Lofftus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofftus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lofftus. 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 40 military records available for the last name Lofftus. For the veterans among your Lofftus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofftus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Lofftus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lofftus in 1964 was 90, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofftus 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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