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Lohse Family History

Lohse Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places called Loose or from any of the places called Loosen or Lohsa (see Loos).

German: from a short form of the personal name Nikolaus, the German form of Nicholas.

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


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Where is the Lohse family from?

You can see how Lohse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lohse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lohse families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lohse's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Lohse families in 1891.
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What did your Lohse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sheet Metal Worker (aircraft) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lohse. 100% of Lohse men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker (aircraft) and 50% of Lohse 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sheet Metal Worker (aircraft)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lohse. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lohse. For the veterans among your Lohse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lohse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lohse in 1954 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohse 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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