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Lohrman Family History

Lohrman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lohrmann.

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


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Where is the Lohrman family from?

You can see how Lohrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lohrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lohrman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lohrman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lohrman families in 1911.
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What did your Lohrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lohrman. 33% of Lohrman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Lohrman women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lohrman were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Servant
    11%

What Lohrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lohrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohrman 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Lohrman. 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 508 military records available for the last name Lohrman. For the veterans among your Lohrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohrman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lohrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lohrman in 1946 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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