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Lofton Family History

Lofton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Loftin 1 and in North America an altered form of this.

This surname is no longer found in Britain. In the US it is a southern name common e.g. in TX, MS, and LA.

Its bearers are mostly African Americans.

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


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Where is the Lofton family from?

You can see how Lofton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lofton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Lofton families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lofton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lofton families in 1891.
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What did your Lofton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 864 immigration records available for the last name Lofton. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lofton. For the veterans among your Lofton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofton lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lofton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lofton in 1943 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofton 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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