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Loitsch Family History

Loitsch 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: Letsch, Liesch, Losch, Laatsch, Britsch, Nitsch, Doetsch, Tritsch

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Where is the Loitsch family from?

You can see how Loitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Loitsch family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loitsch's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Loitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Loitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loitsch. 100% of Loitsch men worked as a Painter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Loitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Loitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loitsch 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Loitsch. 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 38 military records available for the last name Loitsch. For the veterans among your Loitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loitsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Loitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Loitsch in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loitsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loitsch 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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