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Lawinger Family History

Lawinger 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: Lauinger, Lowinger, Salinger, Basinger, Avinger, Winger, Langer

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Where is the Lawinger family from?

You can see how Lawinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lawinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lawinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lawinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lawinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lawinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Lawinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawinger 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Lawinger. 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 53 military records available for the last name Lawinger. For the veterans among your Lawinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Lawinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lawinger in 1968 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

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