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Laureys Family History

Laureys 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: Laurens, Laurel, Lauren, Laury, Lares, Baures, Laurent, Carey, Lucey

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Where is the Laureys family from?

You can see how Laureys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laureys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laureys families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Laureys family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laureys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laureys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laureys 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 Laureys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laureys. 100% of Laureys men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Laureys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laureys 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Laureys. 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 59 military records available for the last name Laureys. For the veterans among your Laureys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laureys lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laureys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Laureys in 1944 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laureys 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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