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Loftis Family History

Loftis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Loftus

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


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Where is the Loftis family from?

You can see how Loftis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loftis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loftis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Loftis families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Loftis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loftis families in 1891.
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What did your Loftis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paper Warehouse Stacker Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loftis. 100% of Loftis men worked as a Paper Warehouse Stacker Heavy Worker and 100% of Loftis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Paper Warehouse Stacker Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Loftis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loftis 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Loftis. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Loftis. For the veterans among your Loftis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loftis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Loftis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loftis in 1944 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loftis 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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