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Lauger Family History

Lauger 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: Lauer, Luger, Mauger, Lauper, Laufer, Lauser, Langer, Hauger, Auger

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Where is the Lauger family from?

You can see how Lauger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lauger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Lauger families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lauger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lauger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lauger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauger. 41% of Lauger men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Lauger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauger were Painter and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lauger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauger 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Lauger. 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 487 military records available for the last name Lauger. For the veterans among your Lauger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Lauger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lauger in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2002.

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