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Louth Family History

Louth Name Meaning

Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Routh, Lough, Loth, Worth, Ruth, North, South, Lout, Leith, Lauth

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Where is the Louth family from?

You can see how Louth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Louth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Louth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Louth family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Louth's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Louth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Louth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Louth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Louth. 21% of Louth men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Louth women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Louth were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Telephone Operator
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Louth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Louth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Louth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Louth. For the veterans among your Louth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Louth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Louth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Louth in 1960 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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