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Loerzel Family History

Loerzel Surname Meaning

German (Lörzel): from a diminutive of Lörtsch (see Loerch).

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


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Where is the Loerzel family from?

You can see how Loerzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loerzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Loerzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Loerzel family living in Denbighshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loerzel's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Loerzel families in 1891.
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What did your Loerzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loerzel. 67% of Loerzel 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Loerzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Loerzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loerzel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Loerzel. 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 90 military records available for the last name Loerzel. For the veterans among your Loerzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loerzel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Loerzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Loerzel in 1954 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loerzel 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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