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Lofthouse Family History

Lofthouse Surname Meaning

English: variant of Loftus Americanized form of the Norwegian cognate Lofthus.

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


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Where is the Lofthouse family from?

You can see how Lofthouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofthouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lofthouse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,323 Lofthouse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lofthouse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lofthouse families in 1891.
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What did your Lofthouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lofthouse. 11% of Lofthouse men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Lofthouse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lofthouse were Farmer and Household Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Joiner
    5%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Lofthouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofthouse 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 Lofthouse. 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 Lofthouse. For the veterans among your Lofthouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofthouse lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lofthouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lofthouse in 1961 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofthouse 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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