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Loughead Family History

Loughead Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lochhead.

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


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Where is the Loughead family from?

You can see how Loughead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loughead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loughead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Loughead families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Loughead's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loughead families in 1911.
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What did your Loughead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Loughead. 70% of Loughead men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Loughead women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loughead were Student and Stenographer.

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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
    70%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Student
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Loughead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loughead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loughead 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Loughead. 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 510 military records available for the last name Loughead. For the veterans among your Loughead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loughead lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Loughead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Loughead in 1956 was 31, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loughead 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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