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Lorish Family History

Lorish 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: Borish, Loris, Larish, Forish, Boris, Cornish, Lois, Louis, Dobish

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Where is the Lorish family from?

You can see how Lorish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lorish family living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lorish's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Lorish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorish 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 Lorish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorish. 42% of Lorish men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lorish women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorish were Road Construction and Sewing Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cutter
    17%
  • Road Construction
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%

What Lorish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorish 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Lorish. 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 107 military records available for the last name Lorish. For the veterans among your Lorish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lorish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lorish in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorish 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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