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Lohrke Family History

Lohrke Name Meaning

German (also Löhrke): see Loehrke .

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


Similar surnames: Lohrey, Lehrke, Bourke, Locke, Loehrke, Corke, Bohlke, Yorke, Rocke

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Where is the Lohrke family from?

You can see how Lohrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohrke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lohrke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lohrke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lohrke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lohrke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lohrke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lohrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lohrke. 50% of Lohrke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lohrke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lohrke were Carpenter and 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lohrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohrke 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Lohrke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Lohrke. For the veterans among your Lohrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohrke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lohrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lohrke in 1950 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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