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Lorenzo Family History

Lorenzo Name Meaning

Spanish and Italian: from the personal name Lorenzo derived from Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence ).

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


Similar surnames: Lorenzi, Lorenz, Renzo, Loreto, Loren, Lorenc, Laurenzo, Lourenco

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Where is the Lorenzo family from?

You can see how Lorenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorenzo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorenzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lorenzo families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorenzo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lorenzo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorenzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lorenzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorenzo. 26% of Lorenzo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Lorenzo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorenzo were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • New Worker
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    3%
  • Farmer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Lorenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorenzo 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 26,000 immigration records available for the last name Lorenzo. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Lorenzo. For the veterans among your Lorenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorenzo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lorenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lorenzo in 1942 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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