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Loranger Family History

Loranger Name Meaning

French: apparently a topographic name or nickname from Old French oranger ‘orange tree’ with fused definite article l'. This surname is very rare in France. French Canadian: altered form of the first name and the original surname of a bearer of this surname in Canada Laurent Gey.

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


Similar surnames: Lanier, Lorang, Granger, Orange, Cordner, Lagrange, Ranger, Lander

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Where is the Loranger family from?

You can see how Loranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loranger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loranger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 478 Loranger families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Loranger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Loranger families in 1911.
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What did your Loranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Loranger. 40% of Loranger men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Loranger women worked as a Religieuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loranger were Fils De Cultivateur and Modiste. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    34%
  • Couturire
    23%
  • Commis
    23%
  • Modiste
    23%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Loranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loranger 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Loranger. 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 Loranger. For the veterans among your Loranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loranger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Loranger in 1962 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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