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Lorah Family History

Lorah Surname Meaning

Americanized form of a German or perhaps French (Alsatian) surname possibly Lorey. It is found mainly in PA. Compare Lorrah.

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


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Where is the Lorah family from?

You can see how Lorah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Lorah families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lorah's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lorah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lorah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lorah. 100% of Lorah 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Lorah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorah 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Lorah. 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 Lorah. For the veterans among your Lorah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorah lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lorah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lorah in 1942 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorah 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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