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Lotze Family History

Lotze Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lotz.

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


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Where is the Lotze family from?

You can see how Lotze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotze family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lotze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lotze family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lotze's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lotze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lotze 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 Lotze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lotze. 32% of Lotze men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lotze women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lotze were Plumber 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Lotze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lotze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotze 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lotze. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lotze. For the veterans among your Lotze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotze lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lotze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lotze in 1960 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lotze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lotze 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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