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Lofner Family History

Lofner 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: Lohner, Loner, Lobner, Loffer, Horner, Corner, Leiner, Bodner, Looper

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Where is the Lofner family from?

You can see how Lofner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lofner families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Lofner families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Lofner's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lofner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Lofner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lofner. 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 45 military records available for the last name Lofner. For the veterans among your Lofner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Lofner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lofner in 1979 was 79, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofner 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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