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Laidlav Family History

Laidlav 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: Laidlaw, Laidler, Laidley, Landa, Lala, Lada, Yadav, Gaida, Landau

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Where is the Laidlav family from?

You can see how Laidlav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laidlav family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Laidlav families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Laidlav families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Laidlav's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Laidlav families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Laidlav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laidlav 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Laidlav. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laidlav. For the veterans among your Laidlav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laidlav lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laidlav 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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