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Lorsung Family History

Lorsung 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: Lorang, Loring, Lorson, Lossing, Hornung, Bossung, Long, Fortune

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Where is the Lorsung family from?

You can see how Lorsung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorsung family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorsung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lorsung families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorsung's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lorsung families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorsung 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 Lorsung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorsung. 25% of Lorsung men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Lorsung women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorsung were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Lorsung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Lorsung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorsung 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lorsung. 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 36 military records available for the last name Lorsung. For the veterans among your Lorsung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorsung lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lorsung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lorsung in 1970 was 86, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorsung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorsung 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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