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Lorena Family History

Lorena 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: Lorenz, Lorenc, Morena, Loren, Loreto, Oren, Toren, Corona, Korona

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Where is the Lorena family from?

You can see how Lorena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Lorena families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lorena's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lorena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorena 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 Lorena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorena. 50% of Lorena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lorena women worked as a Hewer.

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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
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hewer
    100%

What Lorena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Lorena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorena 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Lorena. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lorena. For the veterans among your Lorena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorena lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Lorena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lorena in 1964 was 77, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorena 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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