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Loughlin Family History

Loughlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Loughlin.

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


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Where is the Loughlin family from?

You can see how Loughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loughlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 379 Loughlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Loughlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loughlin families in 1891.
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What did your Loughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loughlin. 30% of Loughlin men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Loughlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loughlin were Plasterers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%
  • Plasterers Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Loughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loughlin 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Loughlin. 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 Loughlin. For the veterans among your Loughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loughlin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Loughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loughlin in 1957 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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