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Lauran Family History

Lauran 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: Laurin, Laura, Lauman, Lauren, Laurain, Safran, Laban, Lapan, Taran

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Where is the Lauran family from?

You can see how Lauran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lauran family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lauran's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lauran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauran 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 Lauran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lauran. 67% of Lauran men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Lauran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Lauran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauran 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Lauran. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lauran. For the veterans among your Lauran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauran lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Lauran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lauran in 1981 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauran 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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