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Loher Family History

Loher 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: Loder, Lohner, Lower, Moher, Lohr, Roher, Lober, Loper, Locher, Loyer

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Where is the Loher family from?

You can see how Loher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Loher families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Loher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Loher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loher. 34% of Loher men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Loher women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loher were Draftsman and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Draftsman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loher 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Loher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loher. For the veterans among your Loher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Loher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Loher in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

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