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Laucks Family History

Laucks Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lauck a shortening of the personal name Lucas.

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


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Where is the Laucks family from?

You can see how Laucks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laucks family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laucks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Laucks families living in Angus. This was about 88% of all the recorded Laucks's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Laucks families in 1841.
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What did your Laucks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laucks. 21% of Laucks men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Laucks women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laucks were Miner and Nurse.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 205 immigration records available for the last name Laucks. 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 436 military records available for the last name Laucks. For the veterans among your Laucks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laucks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Laucks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Laucks in 1962 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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