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Lautenslager Family History

Lautenslager 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: Laudenslager, Lautenschlager, Loudenslager, Langager, Leuenberger

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Where is the Lautenslager family from?

You can see how Lautenslager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lautenslager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lautenslager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Lautenslager families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lautenslager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lautenslager families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lautenslager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lautenslager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lautenslager. 22% of Lautenslager men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lautenslager women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Store Keeper
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Lautenslager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lautenslager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lautenslager 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lautenslager. 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 165 military records available for the last name Lautenslager. For the veterans among your Lautenslager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lautenslager lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lautenslager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lautenslager in 1963 was 80, and 52 in 2004.

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