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Lorentzson Family History

Lorentzson 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: Lorentson, Lorenson, Lorentzen, Sorenson, Lorenzo, Lorenzen, Lorensen

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Where is the Lorentzson family from?

You can see how Lorentzson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorentzson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lorentzson family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lorentzson's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Lorentzson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorentzson 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 167 census records available for the last name Lorentzson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorentzson 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Lorentzson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 222 military records available for the last name Lorentzson. For the veterans among your Lorentzson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorentzson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Lorentzson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lorentzson in 1948 was 63, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorentzson 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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