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Lazard Family History

Lazard Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Lazare. possibly also a nickname for a gambler derived from l'hasard ‘the chance’.

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


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Where is the Lazard family from?

You can see how Lazard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lazard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lazard families living in British Columbia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lazard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lazard families in 1911.
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What did your Lazard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazard. 41% of Lazard men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Lazard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazard were Clerk and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lazard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazard 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 Lazard. 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 416 military records available for the last name Lazard. For the veterans among your Lazard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lazard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lazard in 1944 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazard 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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