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Lawshe Family History

Lawshe Name Meaning

Probably a shortened form of Scottish or Irish McLeish . Compare McLaws .

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


Similar surnames: Laws, Lash, Lease, Lish, Lawson, Lawrie, Lasee, Lawther, Sasse

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Where is the Lawshe family from?

You can see how Lawshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawshe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawshe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Lawshe families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lawshe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lawshe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawshe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawshe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawshe. 21% of Lawshe men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Lawshe women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawshe were Salesman and Reprehensive. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Reprehensive
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lawshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawshe 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Lawshe. 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 374 military records available for the last name Lawshe. For the veterans among your Lawshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawshe lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Lawshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lawshe in 1947 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

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