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Lofan Family History

Lofan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Logan, Lohan, Lovan, Loman, Loran, Loan, Fan, Mohan, Roman, Lian

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Where is the Lofan family from?

You can see how Lofan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lofan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Lofan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lofan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lofan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Lofan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lofan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lofan. For the veterans among your Lofan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofan 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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