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Lorenzana Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Lorenzana (in Galician: Lourenzá) in Lugo province Galicia which was named in Latin as Laurentiana after its original proprietor Laurentius (see Lawrence ).

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


Similar surnames: Orellana, Lorenzo, Lorenz, Lorenzi, Fontana, Gonzaga, Sarinana

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Where is the Lorenzana family from?

You can see how Lorenzana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorenzana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorenzana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Lorenzana families living in California. This was about 97% of all the recorded Lorenzana's in USA. California had the highest population of Lorenzana families in 1880.
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What did your Lorenzana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lorenzana. 38% of Lorenzana men worked as a Labrador. .

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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

  • Labrador
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Gardener
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lorenzana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorenzana 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Lorenzana. 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 441 military records available for the last name Lorenzana. For the veterans among your Lorenzana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorenzana lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lorenzana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lorenzana in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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