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Lofy Family History

Lofy 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: Loy, Lory, Loft, Lowy, Loff, Lofty, Locy, Long, Lord, Low

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Where is the Lofy family from?

You can see how Lofy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lofy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lofy families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lofy's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lofy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofy 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 Lofy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lofy. 54% of Lofy men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lofy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lofy were Messenger Boy and Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Plastering
    16%
  • Messenger Boy
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Lofy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Lofy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofy 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Lofy. 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 100 military records available for the last name Lofy. For the veterans among your Lofy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lofy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lofy in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lofy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lofy 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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