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Lorew Family History

Lorew 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, Larew, Lorek, Lerew, Loew, Drew, Borel

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Where is the Lorew family from?

You can see how Lorew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorew family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Lorew family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorew's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lorew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorew 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 46 census records available for the last name Lorew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorew 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lorew. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lorew. For the veterans among your Lorew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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