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Loertscher Name Meaning

German (Lörtscher): nickname for a left-handed or clumsy person (see Loerch ).

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


Similar surnames: Loetscher, Litscher, Letcher, Foertsch, Lerche, Loescher, Kerscher

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Where is the Loertscher family from?

You can see how Loertscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loertscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loertscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Loertscher families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Loertscher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Loertscher families in 1880.
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What did your Loertscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loertscher. 29% of Loertscher men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Common Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Loertscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loertscher 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Loertscher. 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 93 military records available for the last name Loertscher. For the veterans among your Loertscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loertscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Loertscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Loertscher in 1964 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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