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Loflin Family History

Loflin Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish or Scottish Laughlin. This surname is common in NC.

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


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Where is the Loflin family from?

You can see how Loflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loflin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Loflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Loflin families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Loflin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loflin families in 1891.
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What did your Loflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loflin. 100% of Loflin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 235 immigration records available for the last name Loflin. 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 Loflin. For the veterans among your Loflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loflin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Loflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loflin in 1941 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loflin 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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