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Laul Family History

Laul 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: Paul, Saul, Lal, Lau, Kaul, Aul, Maul, Faul, Laur, Laut

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Where is the Laul family from?

You can see how Laul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Laul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Laul families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Laul's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laul 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 Laul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cloth Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laul. 40% of Laul men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Laul women worked as a Cloth Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laul were Shipping Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cloth Inspector
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Laul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laul 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Laul. 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 173 military records available for the last name Laul. For the veterans among your Laul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laul lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Laul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Laul in 1963 was 68, and 59 in 2002.

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