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Loftin Family History

Loftin Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Laughton. In the US the surname Loftin is also found among African Americans. Compare Lofton and Loften.

Swedish: from an unidentified first element + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Loften.

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


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Where is the Loftin family from?

You can see how Loftin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loftin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loftin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Loftin families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Loftin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loftin families in 1891.
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What did your Loftin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loftin. 100% of Loftin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 671 immigration records available for the last name Loftin. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Loftin. For the veterans among your Loftin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loftin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Loftin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Loftin in 1948 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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