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Lozer Family History

Lozer 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, Ozer, Lower, Tozer, Lazer, Lober, Loper, Loyer, Loner, Loker

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Where is the Lozer family from?

You can see how Lozer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lozer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lozer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Lozer families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lozer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lozer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lozer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lozer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lozer. 32% of Lozer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lozer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lozer were Manager and Housework. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lozer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lozer 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Lozer. 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 212 military records available for the last name Lozer. For the veterans among your Lozer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lozer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lozer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lozer in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

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