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Loftain Family History

Loftain 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: Loftin, Costain, Loften, Lofton, Loflin, Lorrain, Loftis, Litwin

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Where is the Loftain family from?

You can see how Loftain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loftain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loftain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Loftain families living in North Carolina. This was about 92% of all the recorded Loftain's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Loftain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Loftain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loftain 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Loftain. 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 61 military records available for the last name Loftain. For the veterans among your Loftain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loftain lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Loftain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Loftain in 1987 was 94, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loftain 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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