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Lau Family History
Lau Genealogy & Family TreeLau is a German name from Bohemia, where the family was prominent in feudal times. It comes from the German word lowe which means "lion" and most likely referred to someone who was known for being brave. Roots for the name can also be found in China.
Other spellings include "Laue," "Lauer," "Laure," "Laurer," and "Lauerer." Notable people with the surname include American Hong Kong actor Andy Lau (Internal Affairs, House of Flying Daggers, The Warlords), American producer Laura Lau (Silent House, Open Water, Grind), and American baseball player Charley Lau (Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles). The first Lau to come to America was Christian Lau in Pennsylvania in 1732.
Lau Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Franklin Lau -- --, 1866 August 5, 1953 Illinois
- Florine Dica Lau -- --, 1908 December 23, 1965 Illinois
- Anna Läu -- --, 1729 April 30, 1781 Holstein
- Anna Marie Lau -- --, 1831 March 12, 1917
- Paul William Lau -- --, 1918 November 15, 1981 Pennsylvania
Lau Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Isabella Lau -- --, 1827 December 17, 1881 Pennsylvania
- George Harvey Lau -- --, 1906 July 30, 1971 Pennsylvania
- Luther B. Lau -- --, 1858 July 3, 1946 Pennsylvania
- Clarold G. Lau -- --, 1904 December 0, 1960 Pennsylvania
- George Harvey Lau -- --, 1906 July 30, 1971 Pennsylvania
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