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Lotzer Family History

Lotzer Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Lotzen near Dresden and Landsberg.

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


Similar surnames: Lotter, Bitzer, Locher, Loewer, Boozer, Lazer, Patzer, Rother

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Where is the Lotzer family from?

You can see how Lotzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lotzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lotzer families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Lotzer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lotzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lotzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lotzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lotzer. 50% of Lotzer men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Lotzer women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Lotzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotzer 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Lotzer. 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 170 military records available for the last name Lotzer. For the veterans among your Lotzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lotzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lotzer in 1963 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

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