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Lauriston Family History

Lauriston Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Lauriston in Edinburgh which gets its name from the Scots personal name or surname Laurie or Lowrie.

The name is derived by combining the genitive -s with toun, which means ‘settlement town’.

Lauriston thus refers to a settlement associated with the individuals named Laurie or Lowrie.

This naming convention reflects the common practice in Scotland of forming place names based on personal names.

Overall, Lauriston is a representation of the cultural and historical ties between people and the places they inhabit.

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


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Where is the Lauriston family from?

You can see how Lauriston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauriston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauriston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Lauriston families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Lauriston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lauriston families in 1891.
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What did your Lauriston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipyard Foreman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lauriston. 100% of Lauriston men worked as a Shipyard Foreman and 67% of Lauriston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Shipyard Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • School Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauriston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauriston 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Lauriston. 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 68 military records available for the last name Lauriston. For the veterans among your Lauriston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauriston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Lauriston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lauriston in 1967 was 83, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauriston 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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