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Lauria Family History

Lauria Name Meaning

Italian (Basilicata): habitational name from Lauria in Potenza. Compare Loria .

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


Similar surnames: Laura, Laurie, Lauri, Lamia, Lupia, Faria, Laurito, Maria, Labrie

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Where is the Lauria family from?

You can see how Lauria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lauria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Lauria families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Lauria's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lauria families in 1911.
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What did your Lauria ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lauria. 50% of Lauria men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lauria women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lauria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauria 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauria. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lauria. For the veterans among your Lauria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauria lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lauria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lauria in 1951 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

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