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Loehrer Family History

Loehrer Surname Meaning

German (Löhrer): occupational name for a tanner. See Loehr.

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


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Where is the Loehrer family from?

You can see how Loehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loehrer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Loehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Loehrer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Loehrer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Loehrer families in 1880.
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What did your Loehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loehrer. 64% of Loehrer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Baker
    19%

What Loehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Loehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loehrer 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Loehrer. 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 127 military records available for the last name Loehrer. For the veterans among your Loehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loehrer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Loehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Loehrer in 1954 was 50, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loehrer 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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