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Laughridge Family History

Laughridge Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Loughridge.

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


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Where is the Laughridge family from?

You can see how Laughridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laughridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Laughridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Laughridge families living in Sussex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Laughridge's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Laughridge families in 1891.
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What did your Laughridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laughridge. 21% of Laughridge men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Laughridge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laughridge were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Seamer
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laughridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laughridge 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Laughridge. 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 709 military records available for the last name Laughridge. For the veterans among your Laughridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laughridge lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laughridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laughridge in 1961 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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