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Locher Family History

Locher Surname Meaning

South German (Löcher): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Bavaria and Austria named Lochen or Lohen.

German and Swiss German: variant of Loch.

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


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Where is the Locher family from?

You can see how Locher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Locher families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Locher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Locher families in 1891.
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What did your Locher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Locher. 100% of Locher 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Locher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Locher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Locher. For the veterans among your Locher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Locher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Locher in 1956 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Locher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locher 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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