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Loescher Family History

Loescher Surname Meaning

German (Löscher): occupational name for a fireman from Middle High German leschen ‘to extinguish’.

Variant of Loesch.

Variant of Lescher or a derivative of Loesche.

Compare Lusher.

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


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Where is the Loescher family from?

You can see how Loescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loescher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Loescher families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loescher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Loescher families in 1911.
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What did your Loescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loescher. 20% of Loescher men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Loescher women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loescher were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Loescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loescher 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Loescher. 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 718 military records available for the last name Loescher. For the veterans among your Loescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loescher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Loescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Loescher in 1952 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loescher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loescher 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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