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Loth Family History

Loth Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Ludwig.

German: habitational name from Lothe in eastern Westphalia.

French: from the Biblical personal name Lot which was the name of Abraham's nephew.

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


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You can see how Loth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Loth families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Loth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loth families in 1911.
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What did your Loth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Loth. 75% of Loth men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Loth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Loth. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Loth. For the veterans among your Loth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Loth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Loth in 1956 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loth 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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