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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
- Mathewe Lawrence -- --, 1540 December 0, 1580
- Anthony Lawrence -- --, 1525 December 0, 1555
- Richard Lawrence -- --, 1624 March 30, 1691
- Margery Lawrence -- --, 1578 March 4, 1589 England
- Henry Lawrence -- --, 1571 August 29, 1663
Lawrence Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anne Lawrence -- --, 1581 September 30, 1648
- Katharine Lawrence -- --, 1585 December 0, 1672
- Elisha Lawrence -- --, 1701 March 7, 1791 New Jersey
- John Lawrence -- --, 1618 January 7, 1699
- Walter Lawrence -- --, 1559 April 6, 1592
