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Lorbeer Family History

Lorbeer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lorber, Lorimer, Lober, Loubier, Loree, Korber, Sorber, Lobner

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Where is the Lorbeer family from?

You can see how Lorbeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorbeer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorbeer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lorbeer family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorbeer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Lorbeer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorbeer 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 Lorbeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorbeer. 100% of Lorbeer men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Lorbeer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lorbeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorbeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorbeer 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Lorbeer. 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 Lorbeer. For the veterans among your Lorbeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorbeer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Lorbeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lorbeer in 1953 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorbeer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorbeer 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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