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Lornsen Family History

Lornsen 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: Lorensen, Loren, Bernsen, Johnsen, Larsen, Sorensen, Lorenzen, Monsen

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Where is the Lornsen family from?

You can see how Lornsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lornsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Lornsen families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Lornsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lornsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lornsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Lornsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lornsen 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Lornsen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lornsen. For the veterans among your Lornsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lornsen lifespan?

Average Lornsen life expectancy in 1970 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lornsen 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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