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Laugen Family History

Laugen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named from laug ‘bathwater washing water water’.

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


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Where is the Laugen family from?

You can see how Laugen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laugen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Laugen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Laugen families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Laugen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laugen families in 1911.
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What did your Laugen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laugen. 37% of Laugen men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Iron Worker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Laugen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laugen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laugen 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Laugen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laugen. For the veterans among your Laugen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laugen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Laugen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Laugen in 1963 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laugen 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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