History of your Surname
Get access to Lorencz family records.Start a free trial

Lorencz Family History

Lorencz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lorenz, Lorenc, Lorincz, Lorence, Lorentz, Florence, Morency, Loren

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Lorencz family from?

You can see how Lorencz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorencz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lorencz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lorencz families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lorencz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lorencz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorencz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lorencz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorencz. 34% of Lorencz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lorencz women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorencz were Loader and Servant. .

View Census Data for Lorencz | Data not to scale

*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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Loader
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Lorencz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Lorencz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorencz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Lorencz

Passenger Lists

There are 515 immigration records available for the last name Lorencz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Lorencz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Lorencz. For the veterans among your Lorencz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lorencz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lorencz family history

Discover More

What is the average Lorencz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lorencz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lorencz in 1963 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorencz

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lorencz family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Lorencz last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial