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Lazette Family History

Lazette Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lorette, Lafitte, Majette, Lizotte, Malette, Gavette, Payette

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Where is the Lazette family from?

You can see how Lazette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lazette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lazette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lazette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lazette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lazette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lazette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazette. 34% of Lazette men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Lazette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazette were Shipping Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Lazette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Lazette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazette 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lazette. 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 89 military records available for the last name Lazette. For the veterans among your Lazette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lazette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lazette in 1959 was 25, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazette 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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