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Loehrs Family History

Loehrs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loehr, Luehrs, Roehrs, Moers, Lehr, Roehr, Lohr, Roers, Woehr, Boers

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Where is the Loehrs family from?

You can see how Loehrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loehrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loehrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Loehrs families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Loehrs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Loehrs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loehrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Loehrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper and Farmer Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loehrs. 38% of Loehrs men worked as a Farm Helper and 100% of Loehrs women worked as a Farmer Wife.

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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

  • Farm Helper
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer Wife
    100%

What Loehrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Loehrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loehrs 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Loehrs. 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 44 military records available for the last name Loehrs. For the veterans among your Loehrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loehrs lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Loehrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Loehrs in 1961 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loehrs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loehrs 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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