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Lauton Family History

Lauton 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: Luton, Layton, Lawton, Laxton, Auton, Laton, Laudon, Lauzon, Lauten

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Where is the Lauton family from?

You can see how Lauton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lauton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Lauton families living in South Carolina. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lauton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lauton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauton 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 Lauton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lauton. 100% of Lauton 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauton 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Lauton. 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 126 military records available for the last name Lauton. For the veterans among your Lauton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Lauton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lauton in 1975 was 80, and 34 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lauton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauton 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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