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Laurett Family History

Laurett 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: Laurent, Barrett, Garrett, Lauletta, Laurel, Lauren, Laurita, Parrett

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Where is the Laurett family from?

You can see how Laurett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laurett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Laurett families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Laurett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Laurett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurett 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 Laurett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laurett. 100% of Laurett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Laurett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Laurett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Laurett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Laurett. For the veterans among your Laurett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurett lifespan?

Average Laurett life expectancy in 1950 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 45.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurett 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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