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Lothe Family History

Lothe 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: Loth, Rothe, Bothe, Luthe, Lathe, Kothe, Lotze, Loge, Lott, Roth

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Where is the Lothe family from?

You can see how Lothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lothe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lothe families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lothe's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lothe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lothe 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 Lothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lothe. 36% of Lothe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lothe women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Cofarmoperator
    15%
  • Veterinarian
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lothe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Lothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lothe 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Lothe. 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 82 military records available for the last name Lothe. For the veterans among your Lothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lothe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lothe in 1963 was 73, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lothe 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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