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Laweka Family History

Laweka 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: Laska, Lasek, Latka, Lanka, Lacek, Lapka, Sawka, Lawes, Saeki, Layer

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laweka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Laweka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laweka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Laweka. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Laweka. For the veterans among your Laweka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laweka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Laweka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laweka in 1973 was 28, and 41 in 2003.

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