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Lorris Family History

Lorris 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: Morris, Norris, Orris, Loris, Corris, Borris, Dorris, Boris, Harris

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Where is the Lorris family from?

You can see how Lorris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Lorris families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorris's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Lorris families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorris 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 Lorris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carter On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lorris. 100% of Lorris men worked as a Carter On Farm and 100% of Lorris 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

  • Carter On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lorris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Lorris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorris 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Lorris. 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 110 military records available for the last name Lorris. For the veterans among your Lorris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorris lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Lorris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lorris in 1968 was 78, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorris 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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