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Laurisch Family History

Laurisch 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: Laurich, Larish, Lausch, Aurich, Lariscy, Burich, Bursch, Parrish

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Where is the Laurisch family from?

You can see how Laurisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laurisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Laurisch families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Laurisch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Laurisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laurisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laurisch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Laurisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Laurisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurisch 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Laurisch. 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 163 military records available for the last name Laurisch. For the veterans among your Laurisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Laurisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laurisch in 1962 was 73, and 92 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laurisch 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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