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Laurens Family History

Laurens Surname Meaning

French: variant of Laurent a cognate of 1 above.

English Dutch and Flemish: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Laurens family from?

You can see how Laurens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Laurens families living in Channel Islands. This was about 80% of all the recorded Laurens's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Laurens families in 1891.
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What did your Laurens 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 Laurens. 100% of Laurens men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Laurens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Laurens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurens 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Laurens. 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 746 military records available for the last name Laurens. For the veterans among your Laurens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Laurens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laurens in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurens 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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