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Laury Family History

Laury Surname Meaning

English (mainly Cornwall): variant of Lawry. French: variant of Laur.

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


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Where is the Laury family from?

You can see how Laury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Laury families living in Cornwall. This was about 39% of all the recorded Laury's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Laury families in 1891.
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What did your Laury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laury. 100% of Laury 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Laury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laury 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 Laury. 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 943 military records available for the last name Laury. For the veterans among your Laury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laury lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Laury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laury in 1957 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laury 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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