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Louthan Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lothian .

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


Similar surnames: Moutray, Douthat, Lathan, Lohan, Worthan, Loughman, Lothian, Boughan

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Where is the Louthan family from?

You can see how Louthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louthan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Louthan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Louthan families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Louthan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Louthan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louthan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Louthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Louthan. 30% of Louthan men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Louthan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Louthan were Farming and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Louthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louthan 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Louthan. 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 792 military records available for the last name Louthan. For the veterans among your Louthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louthan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Louthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Louthan in 1952 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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