Lotherington Family History

Lotherington Surname Meaning

From Lotherton in Sherburn in Elmet (WR Yorks). Recorded as Lutringtun in 963, the place probably denoted ‘the farmstead associated with Hlutor’.

It originates from the Old English personal name Hlūt(t)or, which is a significant component of the name.

The name also includes the connective -ing, indicating association or belonging.

Furthermore, it features tūn, which means ‘farmstead settlement’ in Old English.

Together, these elements suggest a historical context tied to a specific individual and their associated dwelling place.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
106	Military Records
313	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Lotherington family from?

You can see how Lotherington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotherington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lotherington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Lotherington families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Lotherington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lotherington families in 1891.

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What did your Lotherington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lotherington. 50% of Lotherington men worked as a Chauffeur and 83% of Lotherington women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lotherington were Builders labourer and Incapacitated.

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Chauffeur

50%

Builders labourer

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Domestic duties

Incapacitated

What Lotherington family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Lotherington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotherington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 313 immigration records available for the last name Lotherington. 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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Military Records

There are 106 military records available for the last name Lotherington. For the veterans among your Lotherington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotherington lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Lotherington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lotherington in 1968 was 67, and 91 in 1995.

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Lotherington Surname Meaning

From Lotherton in Sherburn in Elmet (WR Yorks). Recorded as Lutringtun in 963, the place probably denoted ‘the farmstead associated with Hlutor’.

It originates from the Old English personal name Hlūt(t)or, which is a significant component of the name.

The name also includes the connective -ing, indicating association or belonging.

Furthermore, it features tūn, which means ‘farmstead settlement’ in Old English.

Together, these elements suggest a historical context tied to a specific individual and their associated dwelling place.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Where is the Lotherington family from?

What did your Lotherington ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Chauffeur

50%

Builders labourer

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Domestic duties

Incapacitated

What Lotherington family records will you find?

What is the average Lotherington lifespan?

Lotherington Family History

Lotherington Surname Meaning

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Lotherington Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Lotherington

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Where is the Lotherington family from?

What did your Lotherington ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Lotherington family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Lotherington lifespan?

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