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Launius Family History

Launius Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: perhaps a nickname derived from launys ‘hornless’. This surname is apparently not found in Lithuania.

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


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Where is the Launius family from?

You can see how Launius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Launius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Launius families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Launius's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Launius families in 1891.
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What did your Launius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Launius. 31% of Launius men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Launius women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Launius were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 92 immigration records available for the last name Launius. 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 377 military records available for the last name Launius. For the veterans among your Launius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Launius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Launius in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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