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Laughter Family History

Laughter Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): apparently a nickname for a jolly laughing person from the vocabulary word laughter.

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


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Where is the Laughter family from?

You can see how Laughter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laughter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laughter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Laughter families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Laughter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laughter families in 1891.
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What did your Laughter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laughter. 100% of Laughter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Laughter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laughter 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Laughter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Laughter. For the veterans among your Laughter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laughter lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Laughter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Laughter in 1941 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

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