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Lorimor Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lorimer .

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


Similar surnames: Larimore, Lowrimore, Lorimer, Larimer, Larmore, Larmer, Larrimore

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Where is the Lorimor family from?

You can see how Lorimor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorimor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lorimor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Lorimor families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lorimor's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lorimor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorimor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorimor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorimor. 22% of Lorimor men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lorimor women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorimor were Farm Labor and Laborer. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorimor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorimor 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lorimor. 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 252 military records available for the last name Lorimor. For the veterans among your Lorimor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorimor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lorimor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lorimor in 1959 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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