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Laux Family History

Laux Surname Meaning

South German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Lucas. Compare Loucks.

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


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Where is the Laux family from?

You can see how Laux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Laux families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Laux's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Laux families in 1891.
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What did your Laux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laux. 100% of Laux 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 13,000 census records available for the last name Laux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laux 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 Laux. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Laux. For the veterans among your Laux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laux lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laux in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laux 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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