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Lory Family History

Lory Surname Meaning

English: from a pet form of the personal name Lawrence. Compare Lowry.

South German and Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Lorenz.

French: habitational name from Lory, a place in Loir-et-Cher, and in some cases possibly also from Lorry in Moselle.

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


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Where is the Lory family from?

You can see how Lory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lory families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Lory families living in Cornwall. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lory's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Lory families in 1891.
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What did your Lory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lory. 20% of Lory men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Lory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lory were Farm Labourer and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Dry Cleaner (spotter)
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lory 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lory. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lory. For the veterans among your Lory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lory lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lory in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lory 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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