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Lohl Family History

Lohl 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: Ohl, Pohl, Fohl, Gohl, Bohl, Wohl, Kohl, Lohn, Lohr, Nohl

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Where is the Lohl family from?

You can see how Lohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lohl families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lohl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lohl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Lohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohl 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Lohl. 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 62 military records available for the last name Lohl. For the veterans among your Lohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Lohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lohl in 1966 was 43, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohl 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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