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Lausen Family History

Lausen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lauser, Lassen, Clausen, Lauren, Hausen, Laugen, Klausen, Larsen

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Where is the Lausen family from?

You can see how Lausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lausen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lausen families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lausen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lausen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lausen 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 Lausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lausen. 100% of Lausen 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%

What Lausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lausen 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 Lausen. 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 553 military records available for the last name Lausen. For the veterans among your Lausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lausen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lausen in 1963 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lausen 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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