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Loetscher Family History

Loetscher Surname Meaning

German (Lötscher): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Lötsch in the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Loetscher family from?

You can see how Loetscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loetscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loetscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Loetscher family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Loetscher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loetscher families in 1911.
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What did your Loetscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loetscher. 58% of Loetscher 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Loetscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Loetscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loetscher 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Loetscher. 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 114 military records available for the last name Loetscher. For the veterans among your Loetscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loetscher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Loetscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Loetscher in 1955 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loetscher 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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