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Lorentsen Family History

Lorentsen 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: Lorensen, Lorentzen, Lorentson, Sorensen, Lorenzen, Lorenson, Lorette

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Where is the Lorentsen family from?

You can see how Lorentsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorentsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorentsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lorentsen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Lorentsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lorentsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorentsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorentsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lorentsen. 50% of Lorentsen 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Plumber
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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What Lorentsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Lorentsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorentsen 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 Lorentsen. 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 238 military records available for the last name Lorentsen. For the veterans among your Lorentsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorentsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lorentsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lorentsen in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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