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Laudis Family History

Laudis 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: Landis, Louis, Landin, Laude, Ladas, Laurin, Lauri, Dardis, Laris

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Where is the Laudis family from?

You can see how Laudis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laudis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Laudis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Laudis families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Laudis's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Laudis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laudis 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 Laudis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laudis. 22% of Laudis men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Laudis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laudis were Farming and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Seamstress
    6%

What Laudis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laudis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laudis 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Laudis. 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 233 military records available for the last name Laudis. For the veterans among your Laudis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laudis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Laudis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Laudis in 1969 was 88, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laudis 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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