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Lorey Name Meaning

Variant of English Lory. German: pet form of the Germanic personal name Chloderich, formed with (h)lut ‘clear’ + rih ‘powerful’, ‘rich’ (see Lorig).

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


Similar surnames: Lory, Morey, Corey, Florey, Lore, Lorek, Lowrey, Loren, Robey, Boley

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Lorey Family Origin

Where is the Lorey family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Lorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorey families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lorey family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lorey's in the USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Lorey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Lorey Family Occupations

    What did your Lorey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Lorey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 22% of Lorey's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Lorey family was Banking. Farmer, Laborer and Wagon Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Lorey.

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    • Farmer

      22%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Wagon Maker

      4%

    • Banking

      2%

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

    Lorey Historical Records

    What Lorey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorey 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 Lorey

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Lorey. 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 Lorey. For the veterans among your Lorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Lorey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Lorey lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lorey in 1955 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorey 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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