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Lotan Family History

Lotan 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: Logan, Rotan, Lohan, Lovan, Loman, Loran, Loan, Tan, Mohan, Lott

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Where is the Lotan family from?

You can see how Lotan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lotan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Lotan families living in Oregon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lotan's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Lotan families in 1880.
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What did your Lotan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lotan. 60% of Lotan 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Lotan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotan 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Lotan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Lotan. For the veterans among your Lotan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lotan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lotan in 1963 was 63, and 61 in 2003.

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