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Lawhon Family History

Lawhon Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Lawhorn.

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


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Where is the Lawhon family from?

You can see how Lawhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawhon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawhon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lawhon families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lawhon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lawhon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawhon 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 Lawhon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawhon. 22% of Lawhon men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Lawhon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawhon were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Lawhon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lawhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawhon 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Lawhon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lawhon. For the veterans among your Lawhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawhon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lawhon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lawhon in 1950 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lawhon 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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