This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Launon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Launon Family History

Launon 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: Laudon, Lauzon, Lannon, Cannon, Luton, Taunton, Layton, Hannon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Launon family from?

You can see how Launon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Launon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Launon families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Launon's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Launon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Launon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Launon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Launon

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Launon. 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.

View all Launon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Launon. For the veterans among your Launon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Launon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Launon family history

Discover More

What is the average Launon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Launon

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Launon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial