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Lorwey Family History

Lorwey 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: Lorey, Lowey, Torney, Dorney, Loewe, Goewey, Morley, Worley, Looney

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Where is the Lorwey family from?

You can see how Lorwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorwey family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Lorwey families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorwey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lorwey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorwey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Lorwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorwey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lorwey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lorwey. For the veterans among your Lorwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorwey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Lorwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lorwey in 1983 was 64, and 50 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorwey 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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