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Lochte Family History

Lochte Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Lichte Lucht

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


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Where is the Lochte family from?

You can see how Lochte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lochte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lochte families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lochte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lochte families in 1891.
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What did your Lochte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lochte. 20% of Lochte men worked as a Plumber and 60% of Lochte women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lochte were Laborer and Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Lochte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lochte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochte 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Lochte. 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 501 military records available for the last name Lochte. For the veterans among your Lochte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochte lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lochte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lochte in 1959 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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