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Lazaro Family History

Lazaro Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese (Lázaro): from the Biblical personal name Lázaro (see Lazar).

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


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Where is the Lazaro family from?

You can see how Lazaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lazaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Lazaro families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Lazaro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lazaro families in 1911.
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What did your Lazaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lazaro. 100% of Lazaro men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

What Lazaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lazaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazaro 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lazaro. 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 875 military records available for the last name Lazaro. For the veterans among your Lazaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazaro lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lazaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lazaro in 1942 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lazaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazaro 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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