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Lakes Family History

Lakes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lake.

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


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Where is the Lakes family from?

You can see how Lakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lakes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Lakes families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lakes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lakes families in 1911.
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What did your Lakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miller was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lakes. 50% of Lakes men worked as a Miller.

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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

  • Miller
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Lakes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakes 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Lakes. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lakes. For the veterans among your Lakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lakes in 1945 was 21, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakes 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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