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Lorrain Family History

Lorrain Surname Meaning

French: variant of Lorraine. This surname is also found in Britain. Compare Laurain and Laurin.

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


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Where is the Lorrain family from?

You can see how Lorrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorrain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorrain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Lorrain families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lorrain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lorrain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorrain 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 Lorrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lorrain. 60% of Lorrain 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Governess
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lorrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorrain 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Lorrain. 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 272 military records available for the last name Lorrain. For the veterans among your Lorrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorrain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lorrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lorrain in 1964 was 76, and 9 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorrain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorrain 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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