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Laurence Family History

Laurence Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lawrence.

French: from the female personal name Laurence, a feminine equivalent of Lawrence.

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


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Where is the Laurence family from?

You can see how Laurence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 828 Laurence families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Laurence's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laurence families in 1891.
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What did your Laurence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laurence. 12% of Laurence men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Laurence women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laurence were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Laurence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136,000 census records available for the last name Laurence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurence 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Laurence. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Laurence. For the veterans among your Laurence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurence lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laurence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laurence in 1944 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurence 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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