Lauter Family History

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Lauter Name Meaning

German and Alsatian: topographic name and habitational name, from a common stream name meaning ‘clear’, from Middle High German hlutra.

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


Similar surnames: Lauer, Lauper, Lauser, Laufer, Mauter, Hauter, Sauter, Lauster

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Lauter Family Origin

Where is the Lauter family from?

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You can see how Lauter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauter families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lauter family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lauter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lauter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lauter Family Occupations

What did your Lauter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Lauter. 10% of Lauter men worked as a Laborer and 6% of Lauter women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauter were Mechanic and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housework
    6%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Home
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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

Lauter Historical Records

What Lauter family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lauter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauter. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lauter. For the veterans among your Lauter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lauter Life Expectancy

What is the average Lauter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lauter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lauter in 1952 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lauter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauter 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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