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Lawrance Family History

Lawrance Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lawrence.

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


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Where is the Lawrance family from?

You can see how Lawrance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawrance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawrance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 330 Lawrance families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lawrance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lawrance families in 1891.
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What did your Lawrance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lawrance. 13% of Lawrance men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Lawrance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawrance were Hosiery Maker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Carpenter joiner
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Hosiery Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Lawrance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58,000 census records available for the last name Lawrance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawrance 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lawrance. 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 Lawrance. For the veterans among your Lawrance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawrance lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lawrance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lawrance in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lawrance 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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