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Laurain Family History

Laurain Surname Meaning

French:: from a pet form of the personal name Laur variant of Lorrain.

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


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Where is the Laurain family from?

You can see how Laurain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laurain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Laurain families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Laurain's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Laurain families in 1891.
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What did your Laurain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laurain. 28% of Laurain men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Laurain women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Railroad Mail Sorter
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Decorator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laurain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurain 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Laurain. 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 229 military records available for the last name Laurain. For the veterans among your Laurain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurain lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Laurain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Laurain in 1959 was 50, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laurain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurain 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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