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Lorion Family History

Lorion Surname Meaning

French: nickname from a diminutive of the bird's name loriot ‘oriole’ (see Lorio). Compare Laurion.

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


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Where is the Lorion family from?

You can see how Lorion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lorion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Lorion families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Lorion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lorion families in 1911.
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What did your Lorion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lorion. 50% of Lorion men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorion 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Lorion. 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 78 military records available for the last name Lorion. For the veterans among your Lorion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lorion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lorion in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorion 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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