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Louther Family History

Louther Name Meaning

see Lowther .

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


Similar surnames: Lowther, Luther, Souther, Dougher, Rother, Lusher, Louth, Poucher

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Where is the Louther family from?

You can see how Louther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Louther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Louther families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Louther's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Louther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Louther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Odd Jobs was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Louther. 100% of Louther men worked as an Odd Jobs. .

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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 1921

  • Odd Jobs
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Louther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louther 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Louther. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Louther. For the veterans among your Louther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louther lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Louther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Louther in 1967 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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