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Lorbert Family History

Lorbert 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, Torbert, Lambert, Robert, Corbett, Herbert, Gobert, Forberg

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Where is the Lorbert family from?

You can see how Lorbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorbert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lorbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Lorbert family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorbert's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Lorbert families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Lorbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorbert 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Lorbert. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lorbert. For the veterans among your Lorbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorbert lifespan?

Average Lorbert life expectancy in 1960 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 52.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorbert 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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