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Lorraine Family History

Lorraine Surname Meaning

French and English: habitational name from Lorraine, a region in the northeastern part of France. Its name derives from the name of the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, which in turn was named for its sovereign Lothar (a personal name composed of the elements hlūd ‘famous, renowned’ + hari heri ‘army’).

Altered form of French Lorrain, a variant of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Lorraine family from?

You can see how Lorraine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorraine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorraine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Lorraine families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lorraine's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lorraine families in 1891.
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What did your Lorraine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lorraine. 100% of Lorraine men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Lorraine 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Shop Assistant
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lorraine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorraine 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lorraine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lorraine. For the veterans among your Lorraine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorraine lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lorraine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lorraine in 1957 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorraine 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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