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Lacis Family History

Lacis 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: Laris, Lais, Lavis, Lacks, Lakis, Lewis, Lucas, Paris, Sachs, Lis

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Where is the Lacis family from?

You can see how Lacis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lacis families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lacis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lacis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacis 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 Lacis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lacis. 34% of Lacis men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

What Lacis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Lacis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacis 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Lacis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lacis. For the veterans among your Lacis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lacis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lacis in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lacis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacis 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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