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Lorette Family History

Lorette Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Lorette in the Loire whose name is cognate with that of Loreto in Italy (see Loreto).

French: possibly also from the female personal name Lorette, a variant of Laurette, a pet form of Laure (see Laura).

Variant of Lirette, a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Lorette family from?

You can see how Lorette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lorette families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lorette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lorette families in 1891.
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What did your Lorette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorette. 39% of Lorette men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Lorette women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorette were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Maid
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

What Lorette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lorette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorette 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Lorette. 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 351 military records available for the last name Lorette. For the veterans among your Lorette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lorette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lorette in 1962 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorette 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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