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Lofty Family History

Lofty Surname Meaning

English: possibly derived from Loftis a variant of Loftus.

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


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Where is the Lofty family from?

You can see how Lofty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lofty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Lofty families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lofty's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Lofty families in 1891.
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What did your Lofty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lofty. 18% of Lofty men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Lofty 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

  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    14%
  • Asbestos Factory Hand
    9%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lofty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofty 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Lofty. 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 584 military records available for the last name Lofty. For the veterans among your Lofty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lofty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lofty in 1964 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofty 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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