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Lacewell Family History

Lacewell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Laswell.

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


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Where is the Lacewell family from?

You can see how Lacewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lacewell families living in Worcestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lacewell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Lacewell families in 1891.
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What did your Lacewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacewell. 31% of Lacewell men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Lacewell women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacewell were Labor and Farmer.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    45%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lacewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacewell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lacewell. 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 477 military records available for the last name Lacewell. For the veterans among your Lacewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacewell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lacewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lacewell in 1952 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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