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Laugher Family History

Laugher Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Lougher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Laugher family from?

You can see how Laugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laugher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laugher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Laugher families living in Worcestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Laugher's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Laugher families in 1891.
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What did your Laugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Engineering Labourer Maintenance and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laugher. 50% of Laugher men worked as a Railway Engineering Labourer Maintenance and 93% of Laugher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laugher were Draughtsman Shop Fitters and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Railway Engineering Labourer Maintenance
    50%
  • Draughtsman Shop Fitters
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Shop Assistant
    8%

What Laugher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laugher 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Laugher. 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 180 military records available for the last name Laugher. For the veterans among your Laugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laugher lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Laugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laugher in 1977 was 74, and 35 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laugher 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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