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Origins of the Lorentz surname

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About the Lorentzes

We have a total number of 428 records for people with the last name Lorentz.

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Where do most Lorentzes live?

In 1921, most Lorentzes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lorentzes

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 115 records for the Lorentz surname. The oldest one dates back to 1923.

Who were Lorentzes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lorentzes.

What are the most common Lorentz first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Lorentzes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lorentzes in 1921
Cook Domestic

1

Dressmaker

1

Dressmaking

1

General Servant

1

General Servant (Domestic)

1

Common Male occupations for Lorentzes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

8

General Farmers

4

Farm Hands

3

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

3

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

3

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