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Lofswold Family History

Lofswold 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: Oswald, Lockwood, Griswold, Logwood, Osswald, Oswell, Kofoed, Wold

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Where is the Lofswold family from?

You can see how Lofswold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofswold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lofswold families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lofswold's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Lofswold families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Lofswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofswold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lofswold. 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 17 military records available for the last name Lofswold. For the veterans among your Lofswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofswold lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lofswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lofswold in 1968 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofswold 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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