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Lauria Family History

Lauria Surname Meaning

Italian (Basilicata): habitational name from Lauria in Potenza. Compare Loria.

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


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Where is the Lauria family from?

You can see how Lauria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lauria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Lauria families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lauria's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lauria families in 1891.
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What did your Lauria ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lauria. 100% of Lauria 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lauria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauria 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauria. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lauria. For the veterans among your Lauria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauria lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lauria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lauria in 1951 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauria 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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