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Lawver Family History

Lawver Surname Meaning

Anglicized form of Flemish De Lauwer an occupational name for a tanner or leather worker or an occupational name for a lawyer.

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


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Where is the Lawver family from?

You can see how Lawver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lawver families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lawver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lawver families in 1891.
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What did your Lawver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawver. 35% of Lawver men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lawver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawver were Clerk and House Work.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • House Work
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lawver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawver 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Lawver. 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 708 military records available for the last name Lawver. For the veterans among your Lawver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawver lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lawver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lawver in 1944 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lawver 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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