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Lorence Family History

Lorence Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lorenz or Lorentz and of Polish Czech Slovak Croatian and Slovenian Lorenc.

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


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Where is the Lorence family from?

You can see how Lorence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Lorence families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lorence's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lorence families in 1911.
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What did your Lorence ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lorence. 58% of Lorence men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Agent
    15%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lorence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorence 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Lorence. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lorence. For the veterans among your Lorence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorence lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lorence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lorence in 1952 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorence 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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