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Lawnsdale Family History

Lawnsdale 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: Lansdale, Langdale, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Van Dale, Barksdale, Ragsdale

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Where is the Lawnsdale family from?

You can see how Lawnsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawnsdale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lawnsdale families living in Oregon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lawnsdale's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Lawnsdale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawnsdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawnsdale ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Lawnsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawnsdale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lawnsdale. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lawnsdale. For the veterans among your Lawnsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawnsdale lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Lawnsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lawnsdale in 1981 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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