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Loughtan Family History

Loughtan 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: Loughran, Loughman, Houghton, Roughton, Oughton, Laughton, Boughton

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Where is the Loughtan family from?

You can see how Loughtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loughtan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Loughtan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Loughtan family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Loughtan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Loughtan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Loughtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loughtan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Loughtan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Loughtan. For the veterans among your Loughtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loughtan lifespan?

Average Loughtan life expectancy in 1965 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loughtan 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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