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Laier Family History

Laier Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a wood from an agent noun derived from lai ‘wood’ (see Laich).

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


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Where is the Laier family from?

You can see how Laier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Laier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laier 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 Laier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laier. 24% of Laier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Laier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laier were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Laier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laier 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Laier. 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 693 military records available for the last name Laier. For the veterans among your Laier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Laier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laier in 1956 was 56, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laier 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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