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Loechner Family History

Loechner 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: Lechner, Lochner, Lohner, Boehner, Koecher, Lachner, Loescher

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Where is the Loechner family from?

You can see how Loechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loechner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loechner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Loechner families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Loechner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Loechner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loechner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loechner. 43% of Loechner men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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What Loechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Loechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loechner 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Loechner. 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 284 military records available for the last name Loechner. For the veterans among your Loechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loechner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Loechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Loechner in 1959 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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