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Laurier Family History

Laurier Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Laurie, Lauzier, Lausier, Lanier, Maurer, Lauer, Harrier, Carrier

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Where is the Laurier family from?

You can see how Laurier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laurier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 273 Laurier families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Laurier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laurier families in 1911.
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What did your Laurier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laurier. 24% of Laurier men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Laurier women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laurier were Menuisier and Journalier. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Machiniste
    9%
  • Menuisier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laurier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurier 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Laurier. 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 428 military records available for the last name Laurier. For the veterans among your Laurier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Laurier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Laurier in 1960 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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