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Laufersweiler Family History

Laufersweiler 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: Trierweiler, Emswiler, Vanderweele, Raffensperger, Laubenstein

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Where is the Laufersweiler family from?

You can see how Laufersweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laufersweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laufersweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Laufersweiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Laufersweiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laufersweiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Laufersweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laufersweiler 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Laufersweiler. 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 35 military records available for the last name Laufersweiler. For the veterans among your Laufersweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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