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Laughner Family History

Laughner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lachner.

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


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Where is the Laughner family from?

You can see how Laughner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laughner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laughner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Laughner families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Laughner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laughner families in 1911.
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What did your Laughner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laughner. 28% of Laughner men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Laughner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laughner were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housework
    9%

What Laughner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laughner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laughner 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Laughner. 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 644 military records available for the last name Laughner. For the veterans among your Laughner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laughner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Laughner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laughner in 1955 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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