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Lookhart Family History

Lookhart 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: Lockhart, Goodhart, Moothart, Brookhart, Linkhart, Flockhart, Lockart

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Where is the Lookhart family from?

You can see how Lookhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lookhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lookhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lookhart families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lookhart's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Lookhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lookhart 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 Lookhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lookhart. 50% of Lookhart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lookhart women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lookhart were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lookhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lookhart 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Lookhart. 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 206 military records available for the last name Lookhart. For the veterans among your Lookhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lookhart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Lookhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lookhart in 1959 was 33, and 86 in 2002.

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