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Laubaugh Family History

Laubaugh 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: Slaubaugh, Lobaugh, Arbaugh, Clabaugh, Carbaugh, Laubach, Grubaugh

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Where is the Laubaugh family from?

You can see how Laubaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laubaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laubaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Laubaugh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Laubaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laubaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laubaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laubaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laubaugh. 62% of Laubaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laubaugh 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Moulder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laubaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laubaugh 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Laubaugh. 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 139 military records available for the last name Laubaugh. For the veterans among your Laubaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laubaugh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Laubaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laubaugh in 1959 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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