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Laughrey Family History

Laughrey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Loughrey.

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


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Where is the Laughrey family from?

You can see how Laughrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laughrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laughrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Laughrey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Laughrey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Laughrey families in 1911.
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What did your Laughrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laughrey. 25% of Laughrey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Laughrey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laughrey were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Laughrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laughrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laughrey 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Laughrey. 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 705 military records available for the last name Laughrey. For the veterans among your Laughrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laughrey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laughrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Laughrey in 1953 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laughrey 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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