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Laing Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lang .

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


Similar surnames: Laine, Lang, Lain, Laning, Layng, Cain, Flaming, Haning, Going, Kain

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Where is the Laing family from?

You can see how Laing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laing families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 295 Laing families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Laing's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laing families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laing ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laing. 30% of Laing men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Laing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laing were Laborer and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Income
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Student
    10%
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Census Records

There are 125,000 census records available for the last name Laing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laing 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 26,000 immigration records available for the last name Laing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Laing. For the veterans among your Laing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laing lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Laing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laing in 1943 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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