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Lakritz Family History

Lakritz 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: Kritz, Laurita, Mauritz, Laurito, Loritz, Martz, Britz, Pankratz

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Where is the Lakritz family from?

You can see how Lakritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakritz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lakritz families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lakritz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lakritz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakritz 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 Lakritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lakritz. 30% of Lakritz men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Lakritz women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lakritz were Shipping Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Cutter
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Lakritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Lakritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakritz 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Lakritz. 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 70 military records available for the last name Lakritz. For the veterans among your Lakritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakritz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lakritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lakritz in 1953 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakritz 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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