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Lorig Family History

Lorig Surname Meaning

German:: altered form of Löhrig from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name (see Lorey).Perhaps a variant of Lorick.

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


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Where is the Lorig family from?

You can see how Lorig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lorig families living in Cumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lorig's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Lorig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorig 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 Lorig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorig. 23% of Lorig men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lorig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorig were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lorig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorig 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Lorig. 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 339 military records available for the last name Lorig. For the veterans among your Lorig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lorig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lorig in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorig 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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