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Loranger Family History

Loranger Surname Meaning

French: apparently a topographic name or nickname from Old French oranger ‘orange tree’ with fused definite article l'. This surname is very rare in France.

French Canadian: altered form of the first name and the original surname of a bearer of this surname in Canada Laurent Gey.

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


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Where is the Loranger family from?

You can see how Loranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loranger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loranger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Loranger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Loranger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loranger families in 1891.
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What did your Loranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loranger. 22% of Loranger men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Loranger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loranger were Clerk and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Loranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loranger 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Loranger. 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 Loranger. For the veterans among your Loranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loranger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Loranger in 1962 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loranger 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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