Lauman Family History

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Lauman Name Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a servant of someone called Lau, a short form of Lawrence. Americanized spelling of German Laumann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Layman, Bauman, Eakman, Auman, Waxman, Laurin, Lipman, Lagman

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Lauman Family Origin

Where is the Lauman family from?

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You can see how Lauman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Lauman families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lauman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lauman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lauman Family Occupations

What did your Lauman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Lauman.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lauman Historical Records

What Lauman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lauman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 772 immigration records available for the last name Lauman. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lauman. For the veterans among your Lauman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lauman Life Expectancy

What is the average Lauman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lauman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lauman in 1950 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauman 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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