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Laurish Family History

Laurish 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: Laurich, Larish, Parrish, Laurin, Laprise, Lauri, Barish, Laris

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Where is the Laurish family from?

You can see how Laurish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Laurish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Laurish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laurish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Laurish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Laurish. 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 24 military records available for the last name Laurish. For the veterans among your Laurish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Laurish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laurish in 1968 was 67, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurish 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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