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Lordi Family History

Lordi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of a nickname or possibly a topographic name from Italian lordo or Sicilian lordu.

‘Dirty, muddy, turbid (of water)’.

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


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Where is the Lordi family from?

You can see how Lordi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lordi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Lordi families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lordi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lordi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lordi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lordi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lordi. 21% of Lordi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lordi women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lordi were Clerk and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

What Lordi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lordi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lordi 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Lordi. 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 343 military records available for the last name Lordi. For the veterans among your Lordi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lordi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lordi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lordi in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lordi 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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