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Lawall Family History

Lawall Surname Meaning

Germanized form of French Lavalle. This surname is found mainly in PA and NY.

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


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Where is the Lawall family from?

You can see how Lawall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Lawall families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lawall's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lawall families in 1911.
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What did your Lawall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lawall. 21% of Lawall men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Butcher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lawall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawall 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Lawall. 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 671 military records available for the last name Lawall. For the veterans among your Lawall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawall lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lawall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lawall in 1950 was 17, and 74 in 2004.

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