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Lawis Family History

Lawis Name Meaning

see Laws (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lewis, Laris, Lais, Lavis, Laws, Lawlis, Lawes, Lakis, Paris, Lis

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Where is the Lawis family from?

You can see how Lawis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lawis family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lawis's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Lawis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawis. 30% of Lawis men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Lawis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawis were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lawis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawis 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Lawis. 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 253 military records available for the last name Lawis. For the veterans among your Lawis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Lawis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lawis in 1968 was 58, and 61 in 1998.

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