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Laza Family History

Laza Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from Laza a town in Galicia (Spain).

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


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Where is the Laza family from?

You can see how Laza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Laza families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Laza's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laza families in 1911.
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What did your Laza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laza. 47% of Laza men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Laza women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laza were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Laza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laza 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Laza. 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 543 military records available for the last name Laza. For the veterans among your Laza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laza in 1953 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laza 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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