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Lacer Family History

Lacer Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a maker of cord and string derived from Middle English lace ‘cord’ (Old French laz las).

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


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Where is the Lacer family from?

You can see how Lacer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Lacer families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lacer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lacer families in 1911.
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What did your Lacer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacer. 32% of Lacer men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Lacer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacer were Timekeeper Wpa and Presser.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Assistant
    5%
  • Timekeeper Wpa
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    35%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Presser
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lacer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacer 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Lacer. 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 372 military records available for the last name Lacer. For the veterans among your Lacer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lacer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lacer in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacer 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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