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Lorona Family History

Lorona Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Loroña): altered form of Spanish Noroña (see Norona).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lorona family from?

You can see how Lorona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lorona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Lorona families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lorona's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lorona families in 1911.
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What did your Lorona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorona. 60% of Lorona men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lorona women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Lorona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorona 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Lorona. 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 99 military records available for the last name Lorona. For the veterans among your Lorona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorona lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Lorona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lorona in 1958 was 56, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorona 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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