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Laller Family History

Laller Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waller, Galler, Faller, Lawler, Kaller, Loller, Haller, Saller

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Where is the Laller family from?

You can see how Laller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Laller families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laller's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Laller families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laller 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 Laller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laller. 31% of Laller men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Laller women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laller were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Laller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Laller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laller 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Laller. 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 132 military records available for the last name Laller. For the veterans among your Laller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laller lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Laller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laller in 1976 was 82, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laller 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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