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Lofek Family History

Lofek Name 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: Lojek, Lorek, Loge, Lock, Love, Bobek, Rozek, Loder, Lobel, Look

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Where is the Lofek family from?

You can see how Lofek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lofek families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lofek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lofek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lofek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lofek. 100% of Lofek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Lofek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lofek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Lofek. For the veterans among your Lofek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Lofek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lofek in 1974 was 88, and 78 in 1996.

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