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Loftey Family History

Loftey 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: Loften, Lofty, Loftus, Coffey, Looney, Loft, Loxley, Loftin, Lotter

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Where is the Loftey family from?

You can see how Loftey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loftey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Loftey families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Loftey families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Loftey's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Loftey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loftey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Loftey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loftey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Loftey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Loftey. For the veterans among your Loftey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loftey lifespan?

Average Loftey life expectancy in 1987 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loftey 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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