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Launer Family History

Launer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Laun (see Laun).

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


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Where is the Launer family from?

You can see how Launer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Launer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Launer families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Launer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Launer families in 1891.
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What did your Launer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Launer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Launer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launer 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Launer. 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 867 military records available for the last name Launer. For the veterans among your Launer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Launer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Launer in 1957 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Launer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launer 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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