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Lorenstein Family History

Lorenstein 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: Lowenstein, Gorenstein, Borenstein, Horenstein, Orenstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Lorenstein family from?

You can see how Lorenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lorenstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lorenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorenstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lorenstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Lorenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorenstein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Lorenstein. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Lorenstein. For the veterans among your Lorenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorenstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Lorenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lorenstein in 1966 was 79, and 74 in 1997.

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