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Loughry Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Loughrey .

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


Similar surnames: Loughery, Loghry, Laughrey, Loughran, Laughery, Loughrey, Lohrey

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Where is the Loughry family from?

You can see how Loughry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loughry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loughry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Loughry families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Loughry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Loughry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loughry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loughry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loughry. 38% of Loughry men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Loughry women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loughry were Fireman and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Dentist
    7%
  • Fireman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loughry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loughry 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Loughry. 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 957 military records available for the last name Loughry. For the veterans among your Loughry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loughry lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Loughry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Loughry in 1943 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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