Lohse Family History

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Lohse Name Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places called Loose, or from places called Loosen or Lohsa (see Loos). German: short form of the personal name Nikolaus, the German form of Nicholas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lose, Dohse, Loose, Lause, Yohe, Bohle, Ose, Gohde, Fosse, Leise

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Lohse Family Origin

Where is the Lohse family from?

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You can see how Lohse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lohse families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 46 Lohse families living in Missouri. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lohse's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lohse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lohse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lohse Family Occupations

What did your Lohse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the CA named Lohse. 67% of Lohse men worked as a Cultivateur

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Cultivateur
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lohse Historical Records

What Lohse family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lohse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lohse. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lohse. For the veterans among your Lohse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lohse Life Expectancy

What is the average Lohse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lohse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lohse in 1954 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohse 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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