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La Family History

La Name Meaning

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 羅 see Luo Vietnamese (): from the Chinese surname 呂 see Lu 6 and 3 below. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 呂 see Lu 6.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lo, Ha, Ly, Le, Lai, Ba, Ma, Ta, Lua, Lam

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Where is the La family from?

You can see how La families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most La families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 La families living in British Columbia. This was about 58% of all the recorded La's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of La families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the La surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your La ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Press Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named La. 56% of La men worked as a Labourer and 100% of La women worked as a Press Maker. .

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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

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Press Maker
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Press Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 586,000 census records available for the last name La. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La 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 231,000 immigration records available for the last name La. 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 117,000 military records available for the last name La. For the veterans among your La ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, La life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for La in 1980 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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