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Laun Family History

Laun Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Laun (Czech name Louny) on the Eger river (Czech Ohře) northwest of Prague.

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


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Where is the Laun family from?

You can see how Laun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Laun families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Laun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laun families in 1891.
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What did your Laun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laun. 100% of Laun 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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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laun. For the veterans among your Laun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laun lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Laun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laun in 1940 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laun 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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