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Laidler Family History

Laidler Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: northeastern English development of Laidlaw (itself a Scottish development of Ludlow).

Possibly also an occupational name from Middle English ladeler ‘maker or user of ladles’ (Old English hlædel + -er).

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


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Where is the Laidler family from?

You can see how Laidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laidler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laidler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 641 Laidler families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Laidler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Laidler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laidler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laidler 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 Laidler. 13% of Laidler men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Laidler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laidler were Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Joiner
    4%
  • Horseman On Farm
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

What Laidler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Laidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laidler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laidler. 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 Laidler. For the veterans among your Laidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laidler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Laidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laidler in 1948 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laidler 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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