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Lauder Family History

Lauder Surname Meaning

Scottish (Borders): habitational name from Lauder in Berwickshire originally a name for the river Leader (itself from British lou- + dubro- ‘cleansing river’).

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


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Where is the Lauder family from?

You can see how Lauder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauder families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 66 Lauder families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lauder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lauder families in 1891.
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What did your Lauder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Putter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lauder. 27% of Lauder men worked as a Colliery Putter and 73% of Lauder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauder were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Colliery Putter
    27%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Groom
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Lauder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauder 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauder. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lauder. For the veterans among your Lauder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauder lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lauder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lauder in 1945 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauder 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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