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Laurison Family History

Laurison Surname Meaning

from the Scottish personal name Laurie (see Lawrie) + son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Laurison family from?

You can see how Laurison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Laurison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Laurison families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laurison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laurison families in 1911.
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What did your Laurison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saw Mill was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laurison. 100% of Laurison men worked as a Saw Mill.

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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

  • Saw Mill
    100%

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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Laurison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurison 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Laurison. 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 43 military records available for the last name Laurison. For the veterans among your Laurison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Laurison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Laurison in 1968 was 66, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurison 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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