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Lorain Family History

Lorain Surname Meaning

see Lorraine.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lorain family from?

You can see how Lorain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Lorain families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lorain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lorain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorain 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 Lorain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lorain. 53% of Lorain men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    53%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Lorain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorain 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Lorain. 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 766 military records available for the last name Lorain. For the veterans among your Lorain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Lorain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lorain in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorain 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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