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Lause Name Meaning

North German: from a short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas ).

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


Similar surnames: Lauser, Laude, Lau, Lauve, Glaus, Sasse, Lage, Laumer, Vause, Laue

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Where is the Lause family from?

You can see how Lause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lause family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lause families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lause families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lause's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lause families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lause surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lause ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lause. 30% of Lause men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lause women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lause were Shoe Worker and Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Shoe Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lause 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Lause. 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 746 military records available for the last name Lause. For the veterans among your Lause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lause lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lause in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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