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Launchbury Family History

Launchbury Surname Meaning

local development of Lamprey in Oxon.

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


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Where is the Launchbury family from?

You can see how Launchbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launchbury family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Launchbury families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Launchbury's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Launchbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launchbury 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 Launchbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Launchbury. 92% of Launchbury 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Launchbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launchbury 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Launchbury. 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 150 military records available for the last name Launchbury. For the veterans among your Launchbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launchbury lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Launchbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Launchbury in 1968 was 48, and 19 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launchbury 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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