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Laugesen Family History

Laugesen 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: Lageson, Laugen, Laursen, Laughton, Laughlin, Laughter, Lauser

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Where is the Laugesen family from?

You can see how Laugesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laugesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Laugesen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Laugesen families living in Iowa. This was about 16% of all the recorded Laugesen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Laugesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laugesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laugesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assistant Manager and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laugesen. 100% of Laugesen men worked as an Assistant Manager and 100% of Laugesen women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Assistant Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laugesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laugesen 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Laugesen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Laugesen. For the veterans among your Laugesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laugesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Laugesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laugesen in 1967 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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