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Lorman Family History

Lorman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lohrmann. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): perhaps a distorted form of Lerman.

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


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Where is the Lorman family from?

You can see how Lorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Lorman families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lorman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lorman families in 1891.
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What did your Lorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lorman. 100% of Lorman men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Lorman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorman 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Lorman. 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 701 military records available for the last name Lorman. For the veterans among your Lorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lorman in 1962 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorman 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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