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Lawwill Family History

Lawwill Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lavelle.

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


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Where is the Lawwill family from?

You can see how Lawwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawwill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawwill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lawwill families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lawwill's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lawwill families in 1911.
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What did your Lawwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawwill. 46% of Lawwill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lawwill women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Lawwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lawwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawwill 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lawwill. 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 246 military records available for the last name Lawwill. For the veterans among your Lawwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawwill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Lawwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lawwill in 1953 was 23, and 28 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lawwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lawwill 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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