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Lauga Family History

Lauga 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: Laura, Langa, Laug, Laska, Lang, Landa, Lage, Haugh, Lau, Lala

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Where is the Lauga family from?

You can see how Lauga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lauga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lauga families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lauga's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lauga families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Lauga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauga 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Lauga. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lauga. For the veterans among your Lauga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauga lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Lauga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lauga in 1961 was 48, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauga 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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