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Lorensky Family History

Lorensky 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: Slovensky, Lorensen, Lorenson, Dobransky, Lansky, Zaretsky, Hornsby

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Where is the Lorensky family from?

You can see how Lorensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lorensky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lorensky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lorensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorensky 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 52 census records available for the last name Lorensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorensky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lorensky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lorensky. For the veterans among your Lorensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorensky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Lorensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lorensky in 1969 was 74, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorensky 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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