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Laudermilk Family History

Laudermilk Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lautermilch a metonymic occupational name for a dairy farmer from Middle High German lūter ‘clear pure’ + milch ‘milk’.

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


Similar surnames: Loudermilk, Lowdermilk, Laudermilch, Lander, Lederman, Laufer, Laude

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Where is the Laudermilk family from?

You can see how Laudermilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laudermilk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laudermilk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Laudermilk families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laudermilk's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Laudermilk families in 1840.
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What did your Laudermilk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laudermilk. 39% of Laudermilk men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Laudermilk women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laudermilk were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laudermilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laudermilk 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Laudermilk. 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 360 military records available for the last name Laudermilk. For the veterans among your Laudermilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laudermilk lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laudermilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Laudermilk in 1953 was 31, and 61 in 2004.

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