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Lohrig Family History

Lohrig 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: Lorig, Rohrig, Roehrig, Rehrig, Lorio, Loris, Loria, Lohr, Gohring

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Where is the Lohrig family from?

You can see how Lohrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lohrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Lohrig families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lohrig's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lohrig families in 1880.
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What did your Lohrig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lohrig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Lohrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohrig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Lohrig. 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 86 military records available for the last name Lohrig. For the veterans among your Lohrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohrig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lohrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lohrig in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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