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Lorier Family History

Lorier 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: Lorber, Lorimer, Losier, Lozier, Porter, Lier, Dormer, Horner, Corner

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Where is the Lorier family from?

You can see how Lorier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lorier family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lorier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lorier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lorier. 50% of Lorier men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fuel Punp Mechanics
    50%

What Lorier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Lorier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorier 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Lorier. 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 53 military records available for the last name Lorier. For the veterans among your Lorier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lorier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lorier in 1966 was 71, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorier 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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