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Laux Name Meaning

South German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Lucas . Compare Loucks .

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


Similar surnames: Lau, Lux, Laut, Laur, Luk, Nau, Lauf, Laun, Hau, Lax

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Where is the Laux family from?

You can see how Laux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Laux families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Laux's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Laux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laux. 17% of Laux men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Laux women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laux were Clerk 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
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Laux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laux 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 Laux. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Laux. For the veterans among your Laux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laux lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laux in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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