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Loughnane Family History

Loughnane Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Lachtnáin ‘descendant of Lachtnan’ a personal name from lachtna ‘gray’.

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


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Where is the Loughnane family from?

You can see how Loughnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loughnane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Loughnane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Loughnane families living in Durham. This was about 79% of all the recorded Loughnane's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Loughnane families in 1891.
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What did your Loughnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Government Messenger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loughnane. 100% of Loughnane men worked as a Government Messenger and 60% of Loughnane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Government Messenger
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Waitress Hotel
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loughnane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loughnane 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Loughnane. 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 285 military records available for the last name Loughnane. For the veterans among your Loughnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loughnane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Loughnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loughnane in 1964 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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