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Lorkiewicz Family History

Lorkiewicz 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: Tomkiewicz, Lenkiewicz, Narkiewicz, Jurkiewicz, Markiewicz

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Where is the Lorkiewicz family from?

You can see how Lorkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lorkiewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorkiewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lorkiewicz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Lorkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorkiewicz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Lorkiewicz. 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 82 military records available for the last name Lorkiewicz. For the veterans among your Lorkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Lorkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lorkiewicz in 1973 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorkiewicz 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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