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Lorance Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lorenz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lowrance, Florance, Lawrance, Laurance, Orange, Dorrance, Lorence

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Where is the Lorance family from?

You can see how Lorance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lorance families living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lorance's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lorance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lorance. 100% of Lorance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lorance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorance 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Lorance. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Lorance. For the veterans among your Lorance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorance lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lorance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lorance in 1944 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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