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Loehrke Family History

Loehrke Surname Meaning

German: diminutive of Loehr

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


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Where is the Loehrke family from?

You can see how Loehrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loehrke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loehrke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Loehrke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Loehrke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Loehrke families in 1880.
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What did your Loehrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loehrke. 50% of Loehrke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Loehrke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Loehrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Loehrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loehrke 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Loehrke. 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 227 military records available for the last name Loehrke. For the veterans among your Loehrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loehrke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Loehrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Loehrke in 1958 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loehrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loehrke 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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