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Lauritsen Name Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Laurits a vernacular form of Laurentius (see Lawrence ).

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


Similar surnames: Lauritzen, Lauridsen, Laursen, Larsen, Larrison, Larison, Davidsen

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Where is the Lauritsen family from?

You can see how Lauritsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauritsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lauritsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Lauritsen families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lauritsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lauritsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauritsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lauritsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lauritsen. 100% of Lauritsen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lauritsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauritsen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauritsen. 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 569 military records available for the last name Lauritsen. For the veterans among your Lauritsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauritsen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lauritsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lauritsen in 1958 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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