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Laughman Family History

Laughman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lachmann.

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


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Where is the Laughman family from?

You can see how Laughman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laughman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laughman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Laughman families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laughman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Laughman families in 1891.
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What did your Laughman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laughman. 40% of Laughman men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Laughman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laughman were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laughman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laughman 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Laughman. 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 862 military records available for the last name Laughman. For the veterans among your Laughman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laughman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Laughman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laughman in 1954 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laughman 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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