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Lorrison Family History

Lorrison Surname Meaning

‘son of Lowrie or Lorrie’ (i.e. Laurence see Lawry). Compare Larson Lawson and Lowson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lorrison family from?

You can see how Lorrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorrison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorrison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Lorrison families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lorrison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lorrison families in 1891.
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What did your Lorrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lorrison. 100% of Lorrison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Lorrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorrison 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Lorrison. 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 81 military records available for the last name Lorrison. For the veterans among your Lorrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorrison lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Lorrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lorrison in 1972 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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