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Laurentius Family History

Laurentius 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: Laurenti, Laurent, Laurens, Launius, Laurenzi, Leventis, De Laurentis

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Where is the Laurentius family from?

You can see how Laurentius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurentius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laurentius families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Laurentius family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laurentius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laurentius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurentius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laurentius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laurentius. 60% of Laurentius men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Laurentius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurentius 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Laurentius. 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 60 military records available for the last name Laurentius. For the veterans among your Laurentius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurentius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Laurentius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laurentius in 1967 was 72, and 48 in 2004.

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