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Lauritsen Family History

Lauritsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Laurits a vernacular form of Laurentius (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Lauritsen family from?

You can see how Lauritsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauritsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lauritsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lauritsen family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lauritsen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lauritsen families in 1891.
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What did your Lauritsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauritsen. 40% of Lauritsen men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Lauritsen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauritsen were Foreman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Lauritsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lauritsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauritsen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauritsen. 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 569 military records available for the last name Lauritsen. For the veterans among your Lauritsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauritsen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lauritsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lauritsen in 1958 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauritsen 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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