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Lauth Name Meaning

German:: from an ancient Germanic personal name Luto a pet form of compound names with the ancient Germanic element lut hluda ‘clear fame’. Compare Ludwig . nickname from Middle High German lūt ‘loud’ for a noisy person.

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


Similar surnames: Laut, Auth, Luthi, Lutz, Fauth, Louth, Lueth, Ruth, Rauth, Lau

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Where is the Lauth family from?

You can see how Lauth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Lauth families living in British Columbia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lauth's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lauth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lauth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauth. 16% of Lauth men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Lauth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauth were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Sales Woman
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lauth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauth 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Lauth. 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 Lauth. For the veterans among your Lauth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauth lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lauth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lauth in 1942 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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