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Lawther Name Meaning

Scottish northern Irish and northern English: variant of Lowther and Lauder .

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


Similar surnames: Lawter, Lawder, Lather, Lowther, Arther, Lattner, Gaither, Panther

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Where is the Lawther family from?

You can see how Lawther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Lawther families living in Ontario. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lawther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lawther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lawther. 75% of Lawther men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    75%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Grocer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lawther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawther 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lawther. 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 684 military records available for the last name Lawther. For the veterans among your Lawther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawther lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lawther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lawther in 1959 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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