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Lorse Family History

Lorse 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: Corse, Gorse, Lore, Lohse, Lorge, Lose, Loose, Morse, Loree, Forse

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Where is the Lorse family from?

You can see how Lorse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lorse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lorse families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorse's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lorse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorse 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 Lorse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lorse. 100% of Lorse men worked as a Grocer.

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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

  • Grocer
    100%

What Lorse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Lorse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorse 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Lorse. 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 201 military records available for the last name Lorse. For the veterans among your Lorse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Lorse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lorse in 1964 was 19, and 39 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorse 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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