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Lorient Family History

Lorient 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: Lorenz, Lorenc, Largent, Loren, Loring, Norment, Lorentz, Lorden

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Where is the Lorient family from?

You can see how Lorient families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorient family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lorient family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorient's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lorient families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorient 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 5 census records available for the last name Lorient. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorient 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lorient. 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 2 military records available for the last name Lorient. For the veterans among your Lorient ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorient lifespan?

Average Lorient life expectancy in 1993 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorient 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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