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Loreson Family History

Loreson 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: Lorenson, Lorson, Loreto, Sorenson, Loredo, Forson, Loren, Lageson

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Where is the Loreson family from?

You can see how Loreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loreson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loreson families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 6 Loreson families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Loreson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Loreson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Loreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loreson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Loreson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Loreson. For the veterans among your Loreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loreson

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