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Lawing Family History

Lawing Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of English and North German Lewin. This surname is found predominantly in NC.

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


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Where is the Lawing family from?

You can see how Lawing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Lawing families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lawing's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lawing families in 1891.
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What did your Lawing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lawing. 100% of Lawing 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Lawing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawing 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Lawing. 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 Lawing. For the veterans among your Lawing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawing lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lawing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lawing in 1956 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lawing 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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