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Looth Family History

Looth Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Booth, Loth, Louth, Rooth, Lott, Roth, North, Root, Worth, Koth

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Where is the Looth family from?

You can see how Looth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Looth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Looth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Looth families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Looth's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Looth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Looth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Looth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Looth. 100% of Looth 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Looth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Looth 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Looth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Looth. For the veterans among your Looth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Looth lifespan?

Average Looth life expectancy in 1981 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Looth 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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