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Launsberry Family History

Launsberry 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: Lansberry, Lounsberry, Hansberry, Saulsberry, Lonsberry, Lounsbery

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Where is the Launsberry family from?

You can see how Launsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launsberry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Launsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Launsberry families living in Louisiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Launsberry's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Launsberry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launsberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Launsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Launsberry. 100% of Launsberry men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Launsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launsberry 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Launsberry. 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 15 military records available for the last name Launsberry. For the veterans among your Launsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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