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Lorch Family History

Lorch Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Lorch in the district of Wiesbaden Hesse.

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


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Where is the Lorch family from?

You can see how Lorch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lorch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Lorch families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lorch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lorch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorch 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 Lorch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lorch. 100% of Lorch 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%

What Lorch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lorch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorch 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 Lorch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lorch. For the veterans among your Lorch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lorch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lorch in 1953 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorch 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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