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Laudenslager Family History

Laudenslager Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lautenschläger (see Lautenschlager).

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


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Where is the Laudenslager family from?

You can see how Laudenslager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laudenslager family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laudenslager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Laudenslager families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Laudenslager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laudenslager families in 1840.
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What did your Laudenslager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laudenslager. 33% of Laudenslager men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Laudenslager women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laudenslager were Truck Driver and Brusher.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Brusher
    10%

What Laudenslager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laudenslager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laudenslager 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Laudenslager. 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 774 military records available for the last name Laudenslager. For the veterans among your Laudenslager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laudenslager lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Laudenslager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Laudenslager in 1959 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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