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Lauder Family History

Lauder Name Meaning

Scottish (Borders): habitational name from Lauder in Berwickshire originally a name for the river Leader (itself from British lou- + dubro- ‘cleansing river’). Compare Lauderdale .

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


Similar surnames: Lander, Lauer, Laufer, Lauber, Lauser, Lauter, Calder, Lauper, Mander

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Where is the Lauder family from?

You can see how Lauder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauder families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 2 Lauder families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lauder's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lauder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lauder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauder. 19% of Lauder men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Lauder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauder were Operator and Stenographer. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Lauder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauder 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauder. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lauder. For the veterans among your Lauder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauder lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lauder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lauder in 1945 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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