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Loftly Family History

Loftly 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: Lofty, Loftus, Lovely, Loft, Loftin, Loften, Lofton, Loftis, Loy

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Where is the Loftly family from?

You can see how Loftly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loftly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Loftly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Loftly families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loftly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loftly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Loftly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loftly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Loftly. 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 10 military records available for the last name Loftly. For the veterans among your Loftly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loftly lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Loftly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Loftly in 1976 was 82, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loftly 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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