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Loritz Family History

Loritz Surname Meaning

East German: altered form under Slavic influence of Lorenz.

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


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Where is the Loritz family from?

You can see how Loritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loritz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Loritz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Loritz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loritz families in 1911.
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What did your Loritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loritz. 23% of Loritz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Loritz women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Loritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Loritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loritz 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Loritz. 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 389 military records available for the last name Loritz. For the veterans among your Loritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loritz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Loritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Loritz in 1958 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loritz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loritz 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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