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Lohr Family History

Lohr Surname Meaning

German:: from a short form of the personal name Lorenz. (also Löhr): see Loehr.

Habitational name from any of several places called Lohr in Bavaria and the Rhineland.

This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


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Where is the Lohr family from?

You can see how Lohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lohr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Lohr families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lohr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lohr families in 1891.
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What did your Lohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lohr. 79% of Lohr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means Retired
    22%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Lohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohr 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lohr. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Lohr. For the veterans among your Lohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohr lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lohr in 1944 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohr 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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