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Lauersen Family History

Lauersen 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: Laursen, Lauren, Larsen, Luhrsen, Lauerman, Lauer, Iversen, Coursen

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Where is the Lauersen family from?

You can see how Lauersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lauersen family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lauersen's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Lauersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Lauersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauersen 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Lauersen. 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 71 military records available for the last name Lauersen. For the veterans among your Lauersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauersen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Lauersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lauersen in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lauersen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauersen 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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