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Loughlan Family History

Loughlan Surname Meaning

from O'Lochlainn see O'Loughlin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Loughlan family from?

You can see how Loughlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loughlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loughlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Loughlan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Loughlan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Loughlan families in 1891.
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What did your Loughlan 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 Loughlan. 50% of Loughlan men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Loughlan 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
    50%
  • Labourer For Market Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loughlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loughlan 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Loughlan. 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 173 military records available for the last name Loughlan. For the veterans among your Loughlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loughlan lifespan?

Average Loughlan life expectancy in 1979 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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