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Lauritzen Family History

Lauritzen Surname Meaning

Norwegian Danish and North German: patronymic from a personal name equivalent to Lawrence.

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


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Where is the Lauritzen family from?

You can see how Lauritzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauritzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lauritzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lauritzen families living in Northumberland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lauritzen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lauritzen families in 1891.
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What did your Lauritzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lauritzen. 100% of Lauritzen 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 Lauritzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauritzen 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauritzen. 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 996 military records available for the last name Lauritzen. For the veterans among your Lauritzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauritzen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lauritzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lauritzen in 1945 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauritzen 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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