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Loschke Family History

Loschke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mischke, Rosche, Reschke, Losch, Boschee, Locke, Peschke, Geschke

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Where is the Loschke family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loschke. 100% of Loschke men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Loschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Loschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loschke 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Loschke. 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 151 military records available for the last name Loschke. For the veterans among your Loschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loschke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Loschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Loschke in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loschke 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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