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Laughead Family History

Laughead Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lochhead.

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


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Where is the Laughead family from?

You can see how Laughead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laughead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laughead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Laughead families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Laughead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Laughead families in 1891.
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What did your Laughead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laughead. 100% of Laughead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laughead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laughead 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Laughead. 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 417 military records available for the last name Laughead. For the veterans among your Laughead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laughead lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laughead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Laughead in 1944 was 24, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laughead 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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