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Loscher Family History

Loscher 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: Loescher, Luscher, Lescher, Roscher, Lischer, Locher, Doscher

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Where is the Loscher family from?

You can see how Loscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loscher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Loscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Loscher families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Loscher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Loscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loscher. 50% of Loscher men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Loscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Loscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loscher in 1963 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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