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Lauman Family History

Lauman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Laumann.

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


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Where is the Lauman family from?

You can see how Lauman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Lauman families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lauman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lauman families in 1891.
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What did your Lauman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lauman. 100% of Lauman 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 Lauman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauman 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Lauman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lauman. For the veterans among your Lauman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lauman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lauman in 1950 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauman 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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