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Lorje Family History

Lorje 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: Lore, Lorge, Loree, Dore, Lord, Loge, Torre, More, Love, Force

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Where is the Lorje family from?

You can see how Lorje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lorje family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorje's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Lorje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorje 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 17 census records available for the last name Lorje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorje 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lorje. 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 2 military records available for the last name Lorje. For the veterans among your Lorje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorje lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1971, in the United States, Lorje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lorje in 1969 was 69, and 65 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorje 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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