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Laukaitis Family History

Laukaitis Name Meaning

Lithuanian:: derivative of a nickname based on laukas ‘bald’ or ‘having a white forehead’. possibly a topographic name derived from laũkas ‘field’.

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


Similar surnames: Lakatos, Luketic, Kairis, Laudadio, Arvanitis, Moraitis, Laurila

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Where is the Laukaitis family from?

You can see how Laukaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laukaitis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Laukaitis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Laukaitis families living in Maryland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Laukaitis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Laukaitis families in 1920.
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What did your Laukaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laukaitis. 36% of Laukaitis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Laukaitis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laukaitis were Farmer and Shirt Ironer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Operates
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Shirt Ironer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Laukaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laukaitis 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Laukaitis. 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 289 military records available for the last name Laukaitis. For the veterans among your Laukaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laukaitis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laukaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laukaitis in 1961 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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