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Lofflin Family History

Lofflin 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: Loflin, Laflin, Coffin, Goffin, Loftin, Loffler, Locklin, Laffin

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Where is the Lofflin family from?

You can see how Lofflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofflin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lofflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lofflin families living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lofflin's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Lofflin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofflin 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 Lofflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lofflin. 100% of Lofflin 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%

What Lofflin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Lofflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofflin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lofflin. 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 130 military records available for the last name Lofflin. For the veterans among your Lofflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofflin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lofflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lofflin in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lofflin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofflin 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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