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Lorts Family History

Lorts Surname Meaning

Variant of Lortz.

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


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Where is the Lorts family from?

You can see how Lorts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lorts families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorts's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lorts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorts 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 Lorts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorts. 48% of Lorts men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lorts women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorts were Watchman and Weaver.

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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
    48%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Lorts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorts 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Lorts. 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 307 military records available for the last name Lorts. For the veterans among your Lorts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lorts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lorts in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorts 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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