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Louth Family History

Louth Surname Meaning

Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Louth family from?

You can see how Louth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Louth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Louth families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Louth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Louth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louth 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 Louth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Louth. 25% of Louth men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Louth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Louth were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Louth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Louth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Louth. For the veterans among your Louth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Louth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Louth in 1960 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Louth 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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