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Lof Family History

Lof 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: Low, Loy, Lou, Loft, Loo, Lo, Loi, Los, Loh, Loe

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Where is the Lof family from?

You can see how Lof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lof family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Lof's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Maidservant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lof. 100% of Lof women worked as a Maidservant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Maidservant
    100%

What Lof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lof 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lof. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lof. For the veterans among your Lof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lof in 1964 was 76, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lof 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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