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Lohmiller Family History

Lohmiller Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a miller (Middle High German mülnære) whose mill was in a wooded area (see Loh).

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


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Where is the Lohmiller family from?

You can see how Lohmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohmiller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lohmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lohmiller family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lohmiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lohmiller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lohmiller 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 Lohmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lohmiller. 37% of Lohmiller men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lohmiller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lohmiller were Bartender and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Conductor
    19%
  • Bartender
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Lohmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lohmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohmiller 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Lohmiller. 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 641 military records available for the last name Lohmiller. For the veterans among your Lohmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohmiller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lohmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lohmiller in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohmiller 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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