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Lochmann Family History

Lochmann Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a hole or a valley (see Loch).

In some cases, a topographic name as a variant of Lohmann mostly in southern Germany.

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


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Where is the Lochmann family from?

You can see how Lochmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lochmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Lochmann family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lochmann's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Lochmann families in 1901.
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What did your Lochmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lochmann. 50% of Lochmann women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lochmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochmann 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Lochmann. 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 986 military records available for the last name Lochmann. For the veterans among your Lochmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lochmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lochmann in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lochmann 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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