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Lorenze Family History

Lorenze 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: Lorenz, Lorenzi, Lorenzo, Lorence, Lorenzen, Lorette, Florence

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Where is the Lorenze family from?

You can see how Lorenze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorenze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorenze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lorenze families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorenze's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lorenze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorenze 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 Lorenze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorenze. 19% of Lorenze men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Lorenze women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorenze were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    19%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Lorenze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lorenze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorenze 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Lorenze. 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 227 military records available for the last name Lorenze. For the veterans among your Lorenze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorenze lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Lorenze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lorenze in 1956 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorenze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorenze 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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