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Lotridge Family History

Lotridge 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: Lothridge, Attridge, Estridge, Lockridge, Leftridge, Gutridge

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Where is the Lotridge family from?

You can see how Lotridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lotridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Lotridge families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lotridge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lotridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lotridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lotridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lotridge. 39% of Lotridge men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lotridge women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lotridge were Painter 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
    39%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lotridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotridge 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Lotridge. 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 628 military records available for the last name Lotridge. For the veterans among your Lotridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotridge lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Lotridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lotridge in 1949 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

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