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Lalor Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Lawler .

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


Similar surnames: Lawlor, Lazor, Maloy, Labor, Laner, Mayor, Labar, Lalla, Lader, Paler

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Where is the Lalor family from?

You can see how Lalor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lalor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Lalor families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lalor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lalor families in 1911.
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What did your Lalor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lalor. 38% of Lalor men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lalor women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lalor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalor 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lalor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lalor. For the veterans among your Lalor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lalor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lalor in 1952 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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