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Lorin Family History

Lorin 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: Morin, Sorin, Loren, Lorio, Loris, Loria, Norin, Dorin, Lorig, Florin

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Where is the Lorin family from?

You can see how Lorin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Lorin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lorin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lorin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorin 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 Lorin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lorin. 100% of Lorin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Lorin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lorin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorin 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Lorin. 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 251 military records available for the last name Lorin. For the veterans among your Lorin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lorin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lorin in 1953 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorin 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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