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Lofsted Family History

Lofsted 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: Hofstad, Loften, Holsted, Oster, Loftus, Postel, Forster, Kofoed

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Where is the Lofsted family from?

You can see how Lofsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofsted family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lofsted families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Lofsted family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lofsted's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lofsted families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Lofsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofsted 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lofsted. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lofsted. For the veterans among your Lofsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofsted lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Lofsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lofsted in 1974 was 91, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofsted 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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