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Lauver Family History

Lauver Name Meaning

Americanized form of Flemish De Lauwer an occupational name for a tanner or leather worker or an occupational name for a lawyer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lawver, Lauer, Laver, Lauper, Haver, Laufer, Lauser, Laumer, Hauver

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Where is the Lauver family from?

You can see how Lauver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Lauver families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lauver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lauver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauver 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 Lauver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauver. 31% of Lauver men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lauver women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauver were Teacher and Machine Operator. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Teacher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lauver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauver 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Lauver. 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 989 military records available for the last name Lauver. For the veterans among your Lauver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauver lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lauver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lauver in 1952 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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