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Laumann Name Meaning

German: variant of Lau .

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


Similar surnames: Naumann, Lauman, Haumann, Lahmann, Baumann, Layman, Landmann, Bumann

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Where is the Laumann family from?

You can see how Laumann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laumann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laumann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Laumann families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Laumann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laumann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laumann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laumann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laumann. 28% of Laumann men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Laumann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laumann were Machinist and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laumann 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Laumann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laumann. For the veterans among your Laumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laumann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Laumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laumann in 1958 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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