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Lawlis Name Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: variant of Lawless .

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


Similar surnames: Dallis, Lewis, Lawlor, Malis, Lawless, Laflin, Laws, Fallis, Callis

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Where is the Lawlis family from?

You can see how Lawlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawlis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lawlis families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lawlis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lawlis families in 1911.
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What did your Lawlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Servant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lawlis. 100% of Lawlis women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lawlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawlis 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Lawlis. 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 412 military records available for the last name Lawlis. For the veterans among your Lawlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawlis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lawlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lawlis in 1958 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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