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Lora Family History

Lora Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Lora de Estepa or Lora del Río both in Seville province.

Italian: from the female personal name Lora.

Hungarian (Lóra): from a pet form of the personal name Lóránt (see Roland).

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


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Where is the Lora family from?

You can see how Lora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lora family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 82 Lora families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lora's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lora families in 1891.
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What did your Lora ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lora. 78% of Lora 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
    78%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Cotton Winder
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lora 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lora. 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 439 military records available for the last name Lora. For the veterans among your Lora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lora in 1963 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lora 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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