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Lohm Family History

Lohm 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: Bohm, Ohm, Lohn, Rohm, Lahm, Lohr, Blohm, Loh, Sohm, Hohm

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Where is the Lohm family from?

You can see how Lohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lohm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Lohm families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lohm's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lohm families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lohm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Lohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohm 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Lohm. 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 88 military records available for the last name Lohm. For the veterans among your Lohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lohm in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lohm 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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