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Lorger Family History

Lorger 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: Borger, Lorber, Lorge, Horger, Larger, Zorger, Sorger, Porter, Loge

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Where is the Lorger family from?

You can see how Lorger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lorger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Lorger family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lorger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorger 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 532 census records available for the last name Lorger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorger 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Lorger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Lorger. For the veterans among your Lorger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Lorger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lorger in 1973 was 55, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorger 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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