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Lawes Family History

Lawes Surname Meaning

English (mainly southern): see Laws.

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


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Where is the Lawes family from?

You can see how Lawes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 287 Lawes families living in Hampshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lawes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Lawes families in 1891.
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What did your Lawes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lawes. 10% of Lawes men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Lawes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawes were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Lawes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawes 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lawes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lawes. For the veterans among your Lawes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lawes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lawes in 1959 was 54, and 54 in 2004.

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