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Loftess Family History

Loftess 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: Loftus, Lootens, Lofthus, Loften, Lottes, Loftis, Montesi, Coates

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Where is the Loftess family from?

You can see how Loftess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loftess family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Loftess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Loftess families living in South Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Loftess's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Loftess families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loftess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Loftess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loftess 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Loftess. 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 32 military records available for the last name Loftess. For the veterans among your Loftess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loftess lifespan?

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