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Lorca Family History

Lorca Surname 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: Lora, Loria, Lorch, Lord, Lock, Mora, Barca, Force, Bora, Korda

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Where is the Lorca family from?

You can see how Lorca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lorca families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorca's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lorca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Lorca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorca 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Lorca. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lorca. For the veterans among your Lorca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorca lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Lorca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lorca in 1976 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorca ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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