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Lori Family History

Lori Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Lory. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Loro a variant of Lauro

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


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Where is the Lori family from?

You can see how Lori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lori family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lori families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lori families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lori's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lori families in 1911.
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What did your Lori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lori. 43% of Lori men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lori women worked as an Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Lori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lori 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Lori. 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 425 military records available for the last name Lori. For the veterans among your Lori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lori lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lori in 1947 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lori

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lori 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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