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Stlawrence Family History

Stlawrence 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: Lawrence, St. Lawrence, Clarence, Laurence, Tarrence, Lawrance

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Where is the Stlawrence family from?

You can see how Stlawrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stlawrence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stlawrence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stlawrence family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stlawrence's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stlawrence families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stlawrence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stlawrence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dipper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stlawrence. 47% of Stlawrence men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stlawrence women worked as a Dipper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stlawrence were Carpenter and Spinner. .

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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
    47%
  • Printer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dipper
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stlawrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stlawrence 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Stlawrence. 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 213 military records available for the last name Stlawrence. For the veterans among your Stlawrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stlawrence lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stlawrence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stlawrence in 1958 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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