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Lourens Name Meaning

Dutch: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence ).

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


Similar surnames: Laurens, Torrens, Lorenz, Lorenc, Llorens, Lootens, Loren, Louden

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Where is the Lourens family from?

You can see how Lourens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lourens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lourens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Lourens family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Lourens's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Lourens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lourens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lourens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lourens. 72% of Lourens 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Lourens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lourens 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Lourens. 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 126 military records available for the last name Lourens. For the veterans among your Lourens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lourens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Lourens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lourens in 1975 was 94, and 91 in 2003.

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