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Laurie Family History

Laurie Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: from a pet form of Lawrence.

French: habitational name from a place in Cantal derived from Latin laurus ‘laurel’ with the suffix -ea.

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


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Where is the Laurie family from?

You can see how Laurie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 158 Laurie families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Laurie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laurie families in 1891.
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What did your Laurie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laurie. 14% of Laurie men worked as an Incapacitated and 68% of Laurie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laurie were Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Railway Clerk
    10%
  • Iron Moulder Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Motor Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Laurie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59,000 census records available for the last name Laurie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurie 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Laurie. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Laurie. For the veterans among your Laurie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laurie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laurie in 1953 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurie 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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