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Loreng Family History

Loreng 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: Lorenz, Lorenc, Lorang, Loren, Loring, Long, Loreto, Oren, Leng

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Where is the Loreng family from?

You can see how Loreng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loreng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loreng families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Loreng families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Loreng's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Loreng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loreng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loreng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loreng. 22% of Loreng men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Loreng women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loreng were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loreng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loreng 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Loreng. 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 112 military records available for the last name Loreng. For the veterans among your Loreng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loreng lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Loreng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Loreng in 1967 was 60, and 72 in 2001.

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