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Lourenco Family History

Lourenco Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Lourenço): from the personal name Lourenço Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Lourenco family from?

You can see how Lourenco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lourenco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lourenco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lourenco families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lourenco's in USA. California had the highest population of Lourenco families in 1920.
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What did your Lourenco ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lourenco. 100% of Lourenco men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Lourenco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lourenco 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lourenco. 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 Lourenco. For the veterans among your Lourenco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lourenco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lourenco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lourenco in 1963 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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