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Launis Family History

Launis 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: Launius, Danis, Annis, Manis, Louis, Lounds, Banis, Lanik, Laurin

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Where is the Launis family from?

You can see how Launis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Launis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Launis families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Launis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Launis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launis 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 Launis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Launis. 55% of Launis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Launis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Launis were Truck Driver 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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Launis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Launis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Launis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Launis. For the veterans among your Launis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Launis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Launis in 1968 was 78, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launis 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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