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Lawhorne Family History

Lawhorne Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Lawhorn.

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


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Where is the Lawhorne family from?

You can see how Lawhorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawhorne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawhorne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lawhorne families living in Somerset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lawhorne's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Lawhorne families in 1891.
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What did your Lawhorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawhorne. 32% of Lawhorne men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lawhorne women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawhorne were Farm Laborer and House Keeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • House Keeper
    20%

What Lawhorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lawhorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawhorne 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Lawhorne. 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 717 military records available for the last name Lawhorne. For the veterans among your Lawhorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawhorne lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lawhorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lawhorne in 1959 was 20, and 74 in 2004.

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