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Lofink Family History

Lofink Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a cheerful, independent person like a finch in the woods

from Middle High German lō ‘brush woods’

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vinke ‘finch’.

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


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Where is the Lofink family from?

You can see how Lofink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lofink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Lofink families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 51% of all the recorded Lofink's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lofink families in 1880.
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What did your Lofink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lofink. 43% of Lofink men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lofink women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lofink were Carpenter and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerkfathers Grocery Store
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lofink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofink 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Lofink. 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 360 military records available for the last name Lofink. For the veterans among your Lofink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofink lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lofink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lofink in 1961 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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