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Lohafer Family History

Lohafer 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: Lohner, Hafer, Lothamer, Ulshafer, Lohrer, Shafer, Schafer, Loader

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Where is the Lohafer family from?

You can see how Lohafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohafer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lohafer families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lohafer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Lohafer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lohafer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lohafer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lohafer. 100% of Lohafer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Lohafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohafer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lohafer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Lohafer. For the veterans among your Lohafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohafer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Lohafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lohafer in 1976 was 89, and 91 in 2004.

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