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Lofe Family History

Lofe 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: Loge, Love, Lore, Loft, Lowe, Lone, Lose, Loye, Lobe, Loe

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Where is the Lofe family from?

You can see how Lofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lofe families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Lofe families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lofe's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lofe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofe 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 Lofe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lofe. 100% of Lofe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Lofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lofe. 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 72 military records available for the last name Lofe. For the veterans among your Lofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Lofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lofe in 1971 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofe 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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