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Laurentz Family History

Laurentz 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: Laurent, Laurenti, Lafrentz, Lauren, Laurence, Laurens, Laurenzo

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Where is the Laurentz family from?

You can see how Laurentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurentz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Laurentz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laurentz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Laurentz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurentz 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 429 census records available for the last name Laurentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurentz 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Laurentz. 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 259 military records available for the last name Laurentz. For the veterans among your Laurentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurentz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Laurentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laurentz in 1958 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurentz 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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