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Loecher Family History

Loecher 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: Koecher, Loescher, Locher, Lecher, Becher, Letcher, Kocher, Noecker

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Where is the Loecher family from?

You can see how Loecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loecher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Loecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Loecher families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Loecher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loecher 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 Loecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loecher. 37% of Loecher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Loecher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loecher were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Molder
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Loecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Loecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loecher 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Loecher. 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 230 military records available for the last name Loecher. For the veterans among your Loecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loecher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Loecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Loecher in 1956 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loecher 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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