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Lorsen Family History

Lorsen 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: Loren, Larsen, Lorson, Lorden, Olsen, Norden, Corse, Oren, Toren

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Where is the Lorsen family from?

You can see how Lorsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lorsen families living in Utah. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lorsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Lorsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorsen 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 Lorsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorsen. 20% of Lorsen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lorsen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorsen were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Lorsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorsen 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Lorsen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lorsen. For the veterans among your Lorsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorsen lifespan?

Average Lorsen life expectancy in 1983 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorsen 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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