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Lofgran Family History

Lofgran 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: Lofgren, Logan, Loughran, Lovgren, Loran, Longman, Longan, Bogdan

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Where is the Lofgran family from?

You can see how Lofgran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofgran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lofgran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lofgran families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lofgran's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lofgran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofgran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lofgran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lofgran. 67% of Lofgran men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Lofgran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofgran 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Lofgran. 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 50 military records available for the last name Lofgran. For the veterans among your Lofgran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofgran lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Lofgran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lofgran in 1969 was 57, and 59 in 2002.

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