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Lauby Family History

Lauby Surname Meaning

French: variant of Laubie a habitational name from Les Laubies (Lozère). Probably also an altered form of German Laube.

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


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Where is the Lauby family from?

You can see how Lauby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lauby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Lauby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lauby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lauby families in 1891.
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What did your Lauby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauby. 37% of Lauby men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lauby women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauby were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauby 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Lauby. 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 216 military records available for the last name Lauby. For the veterans among your Lauby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lauby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lauby in 1952 was 42, and 45 in 2004.

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