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Lawrence Family History
Lawrence Genealogy & Family TreeLawrence is an English surname from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat from the 11th Century. It comes from the Latin name Laurentius which means “man from Laurentium.” The family motto is Fide et fortitudine which means “with faith and fortitude.”
Other spellings include “Laurence,” “Lawerence,” and “Lawrance.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Joey Lawrence (Blossom, Melissa & Joey, Oliver & Company), American actor Matthew Lawrence (Mrs. Doubtfire, The Hot Chick, Boy Meets World), American actor Martin Lawrence (Big Momma’s House, Bad Boys, Martin), and American actress Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle). The first Lawrence to come to the Americas was Blackwell Lawrence in Barbados in 1635.
Lawrence Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Margaret Lawrence -- --, 1553 April 6, 1621 Suffolk
- Henry Lawrence -- --, 1571 August 29, 1663
- Anne Lawrence -- --, 1581 September 30, 1648
- Katharine Lawrence -- --, 1585 December 0, 1672
- Elisha Lawrence -- --, 1701 March 7, 1791 New Jersey
Lawrence Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Lawrence -- --, 1618 January 7, 1699
- Walter Lawrence -- --, 1559 April 6, 1592
- Stephen Lawrence -- --, 1551 October 26, 1578 England
- John Lawrence -- --, 1635 June 17, 1712
- Margery Lawrence -- --, 1578 March 4, 1589 England
