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Loeffen Family History

Loeffen 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: Loeffel, Offen, Loeffler, Geffen, Leffel, Loften, Steffen, Hoeffel

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Where is the Loeffen family from?

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

What Loeffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Loeffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loeffen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Loeffen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Loeffen. For the veterans among your Loeffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loeffen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Loeffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loeffen in 1982 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loeffen 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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