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Lacas Family History

Lacas Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lucas, Ladas, Laas, Lamas, Lacks, Lazar, Karas, Vadas, Sachs, Maras

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Where is the Lacas family from?

You can see how Lacas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lacas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 176 Lacas families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lacas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lacas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Monteuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lacas. 39% of Lacas men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Lacas women worked as a Monteuse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    39%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Cultivateur
    9%
  • Forgeron
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Monteuse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lacas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacas 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Lacas. 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 250 military records available for the last name Lacas. For the veterans among your Lacas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lacas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lacas in 1961 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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