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Loffer Family History

Loffer Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Loffer family from?

You can see how Loffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Loffer family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loffer's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Loffer families in 1911.
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What did your Loffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loffer. 28% of Loffer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Loffer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loffer were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loffer 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Loffer. 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 433 military records available for the last name Loffer. For the veterans among your Loffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loffer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Loffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Loffer in 1957 was 27, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loffer 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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