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Lawhun Family History

Lawhun Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Lawhorn.

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


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Where is the Lawhun family from?

You can see how Lawhun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawhun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lawhun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lawhun families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Lawhun's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lawhun families in 1880.
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What did your Lawhun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawhun. 54% of Lawhun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lawhun women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lawhun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Lawhun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawhun 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lawhun. 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 240 military records available for the last name Lawhun. For the veterans among your Lawhun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawhun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lawhun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lawhun in 1964 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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