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Lauar Family History

Lauar 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: Lazar, Lauer, Laur, Lamar, Labar, Bauer, Layer, Haar, Lau, Klauer

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Where is the Lauar family from?

You can see how Lauar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lauar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lauar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lauar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lauar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lauar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lauar. 100% of Lauar women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Lauar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Lauar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lauar. For the veterans among your Lauar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Lauar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lauar in 1977 was 94, and 72 in 1996.

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