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Lawrin Family History

Lawrin 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: Laurin, Lawrie, Larin, Marin, Lavin, Lewin, Tarin, Lakin, Larkin

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Where is the Lawrin family from?

You can see how Lawrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawrin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lawrin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Lawrin families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lawrin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lawrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawrin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Lawrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawrin 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Lawrin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Lawrin. For the veterans among your Lawrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawrin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Lawrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lawrin in 1975 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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