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Laurans Family History

Laurans 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: Laurens, Maugans, Laurin, Laura, Laureano, Lagrand, Lauman, Lauren

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Where is the Laurans family from?

You can see how Laurans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Laurans families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Laurans's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Laurans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Laurans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurans 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Laurans. 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 19 military records available for the last name Laurans. For the veterans among your Laurans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Laurans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Laurans in 1969 was 79, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurans 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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