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Laurencelle Family History

Laurencelle 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: Laurence, Lauricella, Lawrence, Marcelle, Lafreniere, Larochelle

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Where is the Laurencelle family from?

You can see how Laurencelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurencelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laurencelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Laurencelle families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laurencelle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Laurencelle families in 1841.
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What did your Laurencelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loftsman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laurencelle. 25% of Laurencelle men worked as a Loftsman and 100% of Laurencelle women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Loftsman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Laurencelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laurencelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurencelle 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Laurencelle. 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 228 military records available for the last name Laurencelle. For the veterans among your Laurencelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurencelle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laurencelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Laurencelle in 1953 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurencelle 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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