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Laury Family History

Laury Name Meaning

English (mainly Cornwall): variant of Lawry . French: variant of Laur .

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


Similar surnames: Laur, Maury, Lary, Haury, Lawry, Ary, Laurin, Eury, Fury, Leary

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Where is the Laury family from?

You can see how Laury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Laury families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Laury's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Laury families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laury ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laury. 50% of Laury men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laury women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Laury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laury 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laury. 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 943 military records available for the last name Laury. For the veterans among your Laury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laury lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Laury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laury in 1957 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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