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Laude Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: metonymic occupational name for a singer or cantor who regularly sang the Lauds (from Latin laudes ‘praises’) in the Catholic church, the second part of the divine office that takes place in the early morning hours.

French and Walloon: habitational name from Laude, a place in Doubs, France.

German: perhaps from the ancient Germanic personal name Lūdo.

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


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You can see how Laude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laude family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Laude families living in Glamorgan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Laude's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Laude families in 1891.
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What did your Laude ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Director Retail Stores and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laude. 100% of Laude men worked as a Director Retail Stores and 100% of Laude women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Director Retail Stores
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 774 immigration records available for the last name Laude. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Laude. For the veterans among your Laude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laude lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laude in 1956 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

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