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Lauesen Family History

Lauesen 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: Laursen, Lauser, Lanese, Lageson, Lueken, Lassen, Clausen, Lauren

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Where is the Lauesen family from?

You can see how Lauesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lauesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lauesen families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lauesen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lauesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauesen 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 Lauesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lauesen. 50% of Lauesen men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Lauesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Lauesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauesen 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Lauesen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lauesen. For the veterans among your Lauesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauesen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lauesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lauesen in 1964 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lauesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauesen 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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