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Lorf Family History

Lorf 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: Lord, Lory, Lore, Lora, Korf, Lor, Orf, Dorf, Loff, Lori

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Where is the Lorf family from?

You can see how Lorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lorf families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorf 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 144 census records available for the last name Lorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorf 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Lorf. 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 57 military records available for the last name Lorf. For the veterans among your Lorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Lorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lorf in 1970 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorf 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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