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Laurion Family History

Laurion Surname Meaning

French: variant of Lorion and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Laurion is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Laurion family from?

You can see how Laurion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laurion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Laurion families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laurion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laurion families in 1891.
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What did your Laurion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laurion. 43% of Laurion men worked as a Watchman and 34% of Laurion women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laurion were Carpenter and Proprietor.

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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

  • Watchman
    43%
  • Paper Maker
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laurion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurion 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Laurion. 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 202 military records available for the last name Laurion. For the veterans among your Laurion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Laurion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laurion in 1963 was 60, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurion 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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