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Lorson Name Meaning

French (northern): variant of Lourson a nickname from (Old) French ourson ‘bear cub’ (a diminutive of ours ‘bear’; see Ours ) with fused definite article l'.

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


Similar surnames: Corson, Lorio, Bordon, Gordon, Moron, Cordon, Boron, Loso, Farson

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Where is the Lorson family from?

You can see how Lorson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Lorson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lorson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lorson families in 1911.
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What did your Lorson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lorson. 67% of Lorson 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
    67%
  • Works Home
    34%
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Passenger Lists

There are 940 immigration records available for the last name Lorson. 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 438 military records available for the last name Lorson. For the veterans among your Lorson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lorson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lorson in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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