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Loesche Family History

Loesche Surname Meaning

German (Lösche):: variant of Loesch. occupational name for a fireman from Middle High German leschen ‘to extinguish’.

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


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Where is the Loesche family from?

You can see how Loesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loesche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loesche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Loesche families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Loesche's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Loesche families in 1880.
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What did your Loesche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loesche. 32% of Loesche men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Loesche women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loesche were Farm Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    32%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Loesche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loesche 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Loesche. 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 502 military records available for the last name Loesche. For the veterans among your Loesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loesche lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Loesche in 1962 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loesche 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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