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Lorper Family History

Lorper 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: Looper, Lorber, Loper, Loeper, Porter, Cooper, Dormer, Harper, Horner

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Where is the Lorper family from?

You can see how Lorper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lorper families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lorper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Lorper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorper 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lorper. 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 66 military records available for the last name Lorper. For the veterans among your Lorper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lorper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lorper in 1962 was 85, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorper 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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