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Origins of the Lofthouse surname

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We have a total number of 23686 records for people with the last name Lofthouse.

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Where do most Lofthouses live?

In 1921, most Lofthouses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Lofthouses

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 21,900 records for the Lofthouse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Lofthouses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lofthouse first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lofthouses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lofthouses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

150

Dressmaker

95

Cotton Winder

50

House Servant

50

Domestic Servant

47

Common Male occupations for Lofthouses in 1921
Farmer

96

Farm Labourer

89

General Labourer

69

Agricultural Labourer

68

Cotton Weaver

66

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