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Lawonn Family History

Lawonn 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: Lawton, Lamont, Lann, Laton, Lonn, Lason, Lawhorn, Lamond, Lawson

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Where is the Lawonn family from?

You can see how Lawonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lawonn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Lawonn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lawonn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lawonn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawonn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lawonn. 63% of Lawonn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Helper In House
    13%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Lawonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawonn 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lawonn. 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 92 military records available for the last name Lawonn. For the veterans among your Lawonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawonn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lawonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lawonn in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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