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Lauten Family History

Lauten Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Lautenbach.

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


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Where is the Lauten family from?

You can see how Lauten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lauten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lauten families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lauten's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lauten families in 1911.
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What did your Lauten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauten. 32% of Lauten men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Lauten women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauten were Accountant 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

  • Proprietor
    32%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Lauten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauten 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Lauten. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lauten. For the veterans among your Lauten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauten lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lauten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Lauten in 1945 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauten 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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