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Laed Family History

Laed 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: Land, Lad, Leed, Ladd, Lied, Lard, Bard, Lord, Lee, Hard

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Where is the Laed family from?

You can see how Laed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laed family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Laed families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Laed family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Laed's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Laed families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Laed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laed 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Laed. 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 7 military records available for the last name Laed. For the veterans among your Laed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laed lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Laed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laed in 1978 was 71, and 72 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laed 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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