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Lorenzon Family History

Lorenzon 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: Lorenzo, Lorenzen, Lorenson, Lorenz, Sorenson, Lorenzi, Lorenzana

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Where is the Lorenzon family from?

You can see how Lorenzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorenzon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorenzon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lorenzon families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lorenzon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lorenzon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorenzon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorenzon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Mason and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorenzon. 34% of Lorenzon men worked as a Stone Mason and 78% of Lorenzon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorenzon were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Stone Mason
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    78%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Lorenzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorenzon 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Lorenzon. 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 92 military records available for the last name Lorenzon. For the veterans among your Lorenzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorenzon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lorenzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lorenzon in 1967 was 78, and 42 in 2004.

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