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Loran Name Meaning

Irish (Ulster): variant of Loughran .

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


Similar surnames: Coran, Moran, Doran, Lohan, Loren, Logan, Lorigan, Cloran, Boran

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Where is the Loran family from?

You can see how Loran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Loran families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Loran's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Loran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Loran. 60% of Loran 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
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Loran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loran 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Loran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loran. For the veterans among your Loran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loran lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Loran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Loran in 1958 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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