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Laurila Family History

Laurila Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Lauri + the locative suffix -la thus referring to ‘Lauri's farm’.

Established as a hereditary surname especially in western and southern Finland since the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Laurila family from?

You can see how Laurila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Laurila families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Laurila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Laurila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laurila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laurila. 38% of Laurila men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Laurila women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laurila were Mechanic and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • None
    29%

What Laurila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Laurila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurila 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laurila. 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 226 military records available for the last name Laurila. For the veterans among your Laurila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurila lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Laurila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laurila in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurila 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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