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Lochow Family History

Lochow Surname 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: Rochow, Loch, Luckow, Chow, Zachow, Sochor, Rockow, Muchow, Locher

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Where is the Lochow family from?

You can see how Lochow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lochow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lochow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lochow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lochow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lochow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Lochow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochow 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lochow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 494 military records available for the last name Lochow. For the veterans among your Lochow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lochow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lochow in 1964 was 74, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lochow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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