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Laureano Name Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Laureano (derived from Latin laurus ‘laurel’) which was borne by a 6th-century Christian martyr from Seville.

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


Similar surnames: Mariano, Laura, Luciano, Lauro, Laurent, Aurelio, Leano, Adriano

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Where is the Laureano family from?

You can see how Laureano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laureano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laureano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Laureano families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Laureano's in USA. California had the highest population of Laureano families in 1880.
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What did your Laureano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Domstica were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laureano. 27% of Laureano men worked as a Labrador and 63% of Laureano women worked as a Domstica. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laureano were Dependiente and Costurera. .

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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

  • Labrador
    27%
  • Jornalero
    22%
  • Agricultor
    8%
  • Dependiente
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domstica
    63%
  • Costurera
    38%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laureano. 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 591 military records available for the last name Laureano. For the veterans among your Laureano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laureano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Laureano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laureano in 1957 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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