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Laidlow Family History

Laidlow Surname Meaning

A north-western English development of Laidlaw (itself believed to be a Scottish development of Ludlow).

Compare Ladley, Ladlow, Laidler, Laidley, Leadley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Laidlow family from?

You can see how Laidlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laidlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laidlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Laidlow families living in Cumberland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Laidlow's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Laidlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laidlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laidlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Contractor Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laidlow. 43% of Laidlow men worked as a Contractor Labourer and 86% of Laidlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laidlow were Furniture Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • Contractor Labourer
    43%
  • Painter Decorator
    29%
  • Furniture Dealer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

What Laidlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laidlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laidlow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laidlow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 460 military records available for the last name Laidlow. For the veterans among your Laidlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laidlow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Laidlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Laidlow in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laidlow 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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