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Lorang Family History

Lorang Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish German and French (Alsace and Lorraine): altered form or a regional variant of French Laurent.

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


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Where is the Lorang family from?

You can see how Lorang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lorang family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lorang's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Lorang families in 1911.
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What did your Lorang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorang. 24% of Lorang men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lorang women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorang were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lorang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorang 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Lorang. 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 610 military records available for the last name Lorang. For the veterans among your Lorang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorang lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lorang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lorang in 1956 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorang 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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