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Laurinaitis Family History

Laurinaitis Surname 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: Laukaitis, Laurenti, Arvanitis, Laurin, Maniatis, Laurila, Moraitis

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Where is the Laurinaitis family from?

You can see how Laurinaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurinaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Laurinaitis families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Laurinaitis's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Laurinaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurinaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laurinaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laurinaitis. 45% of Laurinaitis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Laurinaitis women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laurinaitis were Clerk and Packer.

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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
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Laurinaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Laurinaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurinaitis 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Laurinaitis. 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 211 military records available for the last name Laurinaitis. For the veterans among your Laurinaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurinaitis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Laurinaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Laurinaitis in 1958 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurinaitis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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