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Loafman Family History

Loafman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Laufmann (see Laufman).

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


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Where is the Loafman family from?

You can see how Loafman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loafman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loafman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Loafman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Loafman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Loafman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loafman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Loafman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loafman. 59% of Loafman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

What Loafman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loafman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loafman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Loafman. 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 168 military records available for the last name Loafman. For the veterans among your Loafman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loafman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Loafman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Loafman in 1954 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loafman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loafman 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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