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Launder Family History

Launder Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lavender.

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


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Where is the Launder family from?

You can see how Launder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Launder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Launder families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Launder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Launder families in 1891.
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What did your Launder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Launder. 50% of Launder men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Launder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Launder were Night Watchman and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    30%
  • Night Watchman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Launder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launder 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Launder. 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 821 military records available for the last name Launder. For the veterans among your Launder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Launder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Launder in 1963 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launder 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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