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Lorei Family History

Lorei 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, Lordi, Lorey, Loree, Lori, Lorek, Mori, Borel, Dore

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Where is the Lorei family from?

You can see how Lorei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lorei families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lorei's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lorei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorei 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 Lorei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lorei. 45% of Lorei men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Watchman
    23%

What Lorei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Lorei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorei 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Lorei. 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 95 military records available for the last name Lorei. For the veterans among your Lorei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorei lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lorei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lorei in 1962 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorei 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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