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Lazarz Family History

Lazarz Surname Meaning

Polish (Łazarz): from the personal name Łazarz Polish form of Lazar.

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


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Where is the Lazarz family from?

You can see how Lazarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lazarz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lazarz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lazarz families in 1920.
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What did your Lazarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazarz. 43% of Lazarz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lazarz women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazarz were New Worker and Coil Winder.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Coil Winder
    50%

What Lazarz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Lazarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazarz 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Lazarz. 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 383 military records available for the last name Lazarz. For the veterans among your Lazarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazarz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lazarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lazarz in 1959 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazarz 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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