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Lorenson Family History

Lorenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Lorensson: patronymic from the personal name Lorens (see Lawrence).

Americanized form of Danish Lorensen a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Lorenson family from?

You can see how Lorenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lorenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lorenson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lorenson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lorenson families in 1891.
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What did your Lorenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lorenson. 100% of Lorenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lorenson. 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 630 military records available for the last name Lorenson. For the veterans among your Lorenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorenson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lorenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lorenson in 1962 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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