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Lacks Family History

Lacks Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lachs (see Lax ).

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


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Where is the Lacks family from?

You can see how Lacks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Lacks families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Lacks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lacks families in 1891.
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What did your Lacks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lacks. 100% of Lacks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 717 immigration records available for the last name Lacks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lacks. For the veterans among your Lacks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacks lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lacks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lacks in 1960 was 52, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacks 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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