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Laurits Family History

Laurits 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: Laurita, Laurito, Laurich, Laurin, Lauri, Laris, Laurila, Laurie

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Where is the Laurits family from?

You can see how Laurits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurits family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laurits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Laurits family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laurits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laurits families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Laurits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurits 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Laurits. 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 33 military records available for the last name Laurits. For the veterans among your Laurits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurits lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Laurits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Laurits in 1966 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurits 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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