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Loften Family History

Loften Name Meaning

Altered form of English Loftin This surname is also established among African Americans. Swedish (Loftén): from an unidentified first element + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Compare Loftin

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


Similar surnames: Loftin, Loren, Loden, Bolten, Lofgren, Lommen, Porten, Lowen, Luten

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Where is the Loften family from?

You can see how Loften families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loften family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loften families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Loften families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Loften's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Loften families in 1891.
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What did your Loften ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loften. 100% of Loften 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Loften. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loften 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Loften. 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 613 military records available for the last name Loften. For the veterans among your Loften ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loften lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loften life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Loften in 1962 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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