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Loreg Family History

Loreg 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: Lore, Loren, Lorey, Loree, Lorig, Lorek, Borel, Long, Dore, Lord

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Where is the Loreg family from?

You can see how Loreg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loreg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Loreg families living in Colorado. This was about 11% of all the recorded Loreg's in USA. Colorado and 4 other states had the highest population of Loreg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loreg 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 Loreg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loreg. 34% of Loreg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Loreg women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loreg were New Worker and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Loreg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Loreg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loreg 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Loreg. 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 91 military records available for the last name Loreg. For the veterans among your Loreg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loreg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Loreg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loreg in 1965 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loreg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loreg 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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