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Lakus Family History

Lakus Surname 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: Labus, Latus, Laks, Lakis, Lakes, Lau, Lake, Kakos, Kus, Makos

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Where is the Lakus family from?

You can see how Lakus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lakus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lakus families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lakus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lakus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lakus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lakus. 46% of Lakus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lakus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lakus were Shipper and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Shipper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Lakus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Lakus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakus 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Lakus. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lakus. For the veterans among your Lakus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lakus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lakus in 1962 was 49, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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