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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
- Thomas Christian Lau -- --, 1860 November 11, 1935
- Andreas Matthias Lau -- --, 1880 November 26, 1937
- Juliana Lau -- --, 1859 April 18, 1954
- Elisabeth Kirstine Lau -- --, 1818 December 0, 1845
- Rigmor Gunild Lau -- --, 1888
Lau Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Henry Lau -- --, 1903 April 28, 1971
- Catherine Lau -- --, 1763 August 18, 1822 Pennsylvania
- John Lau -- --, 1887 March 11, 1958 Illinois
- Isabella Lau -- --, 1827 December 17, 1881 Pennsylvania
- Mary Elizabeth Lau -- --, 1777 November 24, 1852 Pennsylvania
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