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Lawdermilk Family History

Lawdermilk 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: Laudermilk, Lowdermilk, Loudermilk, Laudermilch, Vanderbilt

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Where is the Lawdermilk family from?

You can see how Lawdermilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawdermilk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawdermilk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Lawdermilk families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lawdermilk's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lawdermilk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawdermilk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawdermilk ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Lawdermilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawdermilk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lawdermilk. 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 58 military records available for the last name Lawdermilk. For the veterans among your Lawdermilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawdermilk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Lawdermilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lawdermilk in 1966 was 86, and 79 in 2002.

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