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Lohrey Family History

Lohrey Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lorey. Scottish: variant of Lochrie.

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


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Where is the Lohrey family from?

You can see how Lohrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohrey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lohrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lohrey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lohrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lohrey families in 1840.
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What did your Lohrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lohrey. 37% of Lohrey men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lohrey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lohrey were Butcher and Laborer.

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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%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Lohrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lohrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohrey 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Lohrey. 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 451 military records available for the last name Lohrey. For the veterans among your Lohrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohrey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lohrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lohrey in 1950 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohrey 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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