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Laughbaum Family History

Laughbaum 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: Langham, Laughead, Laughman, Laughton, Latham, Laughlin, Lapham

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Where is the Laughbaum family from?

You can see how Laughbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laughbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laughbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Laughbaum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Laughbaum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laughbaum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laughbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laughbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laughbaum. 100% of Laughbaum men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Laughbaum women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Laughbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Laughbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laughbaum 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Laughbaum. 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 Laughbaum. For the veterans among your Laughbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laughbaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Laughbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laughbaum in 1966 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laughbaum 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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