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Loughnan Family History

Loughnan Surname Meaning

from Ó Lachtnáin see Loughnane.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Loughnan family from?

You can see how Loughnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loughnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Loughnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Loughnan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Loughnan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Loughnan families in 1911.
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What did your Loughnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Store Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loughnan. 100% of Loughnan men worked as a Store Keeper and 67% of Loughnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Store Keeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    17%
  • Governess (travelling)
    17%

What Loughnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Loughnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loughnan 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Loughnan. 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 270 military records available for the last name Loughnan. For the veterans among your Loughnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loughnan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Loughnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Loughnan in 1965 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loughnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loughnan 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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