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Lauk Family History

Lauk 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: Lau, Lauck, Lark, Kauk, Laur, Laut, Lank, Lauf, Luk, Lack

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Where is the Lauk family from?

You can see how Lauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lauk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Lauk families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lauk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lauk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lauk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauk. 24% of Lauk men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lauk women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauk were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Lauk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauk 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Lauk. 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 335 military records available for the last name Lauk. For the veterans among your Lauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauk lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Lauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lauk in 1958 was 64, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lauk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauk 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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