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Lori Family History

Lori Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Lory . Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Loro a variant of Lauro

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


Similar surnames: Lorig, Yori, Loria, Lory, Lord, Hari, Nori, Loi, Gori, Loui

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Where is the Lori family from?

You can see how Lori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lori family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lori families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lori families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lori's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lori families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lori surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lori. 43% of Lori men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lori women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Lori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lori 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Lori. 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 425 military records available for the last name Lori. For the veterans among your Lori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lori lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lori in 1947 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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