Launis Family History

Launis Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Launius, Danis, Annis, Manis, Louis, Lounds, Banis, Lanik, Laurin, Alanis

1,000 record(s) for Launis

280	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
34	Military Records
46	Immigration Records
368	Census and Voter Lists
410	Member Trees

Where is the Launis family from?

You can see how Launis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Launis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Launis family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Launis's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Launis families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Launis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Launis. 55% of Launis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Launis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Launis were Truck driver and Seamstress.

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

55%

Farmer

28%

Truck driver

19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress

50%

Seamstress

50%

What Launis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 368 census records available for the last name Launis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Launis. 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.

Military Records

There are 34 military records available for the last name Launis. For the veterans among your Launis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Launis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Launis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Launis in 1968 was 78, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.