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Lazell Family History

Lazell Surname Meaning

see Layzell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lazell family from?

You can see how Lazell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lazell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 216 Lazell families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lazell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lazell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lazell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lazell. 17% of Lazell men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Lazell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazell were Coal Trimmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Bus Driver
    13%
  • Coal Trimmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Lazell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lazell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazell 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Lazell. 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 628 military records available for the last name Lazell. For the veterans among your Lazell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lazell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lazell in 1962 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazell 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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