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Laks Family History

Laks Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lax.

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


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Where is the Laks family from?

You can see how Laks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Laks families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Laks's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Laks families in 1911.
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What did your Laks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laks. 18% of Laks men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Laks women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laks were Truck Driver and Manager.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laks 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laks. 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 446 military records available for the last name Laks. For the veterans among your Laks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laks lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Laks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Laks in 1954 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laks 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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