Lorance Family History

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Lorance Name Meaning

English and French: variant of Lawrence.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lowrance, Florance, Lawrance, Laurance, Orange, Dorrance, Lorence

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Lorance Family Origin

Where is the Lorance family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Lorance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorance families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Lorance families living in North Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lorance's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lorance families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Lorance Family Occupations

    What did your Lorance ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Lorance occupation in the USA was Farmer. 53% of Lorance's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Lorance family was Carpenter. Farmer, Farming and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Lorance.

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    • Farmer

      53%

    • Farming

      8%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Carpenter

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lorance ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Lorance Historical Records

    What Lorance family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lorance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorance census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Lorance

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Lorance. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lorance. For the veterans among your Lorance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Lorance Life Expectancy

    What is the average Lorance lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lorance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lorance in 1944 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorance

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorance ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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