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Laidet Family History

Laidet Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haidet, Lander, Laine, Lande, Lade, Laude, Laden, Cadet, Laier

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Where is the Laidet family from?

You can see how Laidet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laidet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Laidet families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Laidet families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Laidet's in USA. California had the highest population of Laidet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laidet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laidet ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laidet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Laidet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laidet 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Laidet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Laidet. For the veterans among your Laidet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laidet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Laidet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laidet in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 2002.

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