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Lorenzo Family History

Lorenzo Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian: from the personal name Lorenzo derived from Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Lorenzo family from?

You can see how Lorenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorenzo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorenzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Lorenzo families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lorenzo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lorenzo families in 1891.
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What did your Lorenzo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Lorenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorenzo 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 26,000 immigration records available for the last name Lorenzo. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Lorenzo. For the veterans among your Lorenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorenzo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lorenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lorenzo in 1942 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorenzo 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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