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West Lawrence Family History

West Lawrence 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: St. Lawrence, Lawrence, St. Laurent, Clarence, Westlake, Westland

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Where is the West Lawrence family from?

You can see how West Lawrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The West Lawrence family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 West Lawrence family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded West Lawrence's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of West Lawrence families in 1891.
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There are 14,000 census records available for the last name West Lawrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, West Lawrence 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 132 immigration records available for the last name West Lawrence. 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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There are 7,000 military records available for the last name West Lawrence. For the veterans among your West Lawrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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