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Lorken Family History

Lorken 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: Morken, Loren, Loken, Lokken, Locken, Lorden, Norden, Oren, Toren

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Where is the Lorken family from?

You can see how Lorken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorken family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Lorken families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lorken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Lorken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorken 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lorken. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lorken. For the veterans among your Lorken 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 Lorken

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