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Loche Family History

Loche Name 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: Poche, Roche, Loch, Boche, Locke, Locher, Lochte, Cocke, Loge, Lock

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Where is the Loche family from?

You can see how Loche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Loche family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loche's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Loche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loche. 19% of Loche men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Loche women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loche were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Loche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loche 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Loche. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 676 military records available for the last name Loche. For the veterans among your Loche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Loche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Loche in 1965 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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