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Lorincz Name Meaning

Hungarian (Lőrincz): from an old variant of the personal name Lőrinc from Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence ). The surname Lorincz is also found in Romania while in Slovakia it is spelled Lőrincz and Lörincz. Jewish (from Hungary; Lőrincz): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname Lorenz or because the Hungarian surname has some sounds in common with the original surname.

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


Similar surnames: Lorenz, Lorenc, Lorenzo, Lorenzi, Morency, Loren, Forino, Norin

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Where is the Lorincz family from?

You can see how Lorincz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorincz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lorincz families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lorincz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lorincz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorincz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorincz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lorincz. 55% of Lorincz 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
    55%
  • Farmers Son
    46%
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Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Lorincz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorincz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lorincz. 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 276 military records available for the last name Lorincz. For the veterans among your Lorincz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorincz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lorincz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lorincz in 1962 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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