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Lohrmann Family History

Lohrmann Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Lohr on the Main river (see Lohr).

South German: from a short form of Lorenz with the suffix -mann.

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


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Where is the Lohrmann family from?

You can see how Lohrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohrmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lohrmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Lohrmann families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lohrmann's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lohrmann families in 1911.
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What did your Lohrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lohrmann. 13% of Lohrmann men worked as a Minister and 50% of Lohrmann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lohrmann were Teacher and Teacher.

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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

  • Minister
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Motorman
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Lohrmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lohrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohrmann 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Lohrmann. 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 786 military records available for the last name Lohrmann. For the veterans among your Lohrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohrmann lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lohrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lohrmann in 1944 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohrmann 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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