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Lacross Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lacroix .

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


Similar surnames: Lacrosse, Lacoss, Cross, Larock, Larose, Lacosse, Lacroix, Labrosse

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Where is the Lacross family from?

You can see how Lacross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacross family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lacross family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lacross's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Lacross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacross. 30% of Lacross men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Lacross women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacross were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    58%
  • Housework
    43%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lacross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacross 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Lacross. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 647 military records available for the last name Lacross. For the veterans among your Lacross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacross lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lacross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lacross in 1951 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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