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Lazrus Family History

Lazrus 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: Lazarus, Laris, Lazos, Larue, Labus, Labrum, Lares, Latus, Lanius

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Where is the Lazrus family from?

You can see how Lazrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazrus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lazrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lazrus families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lazrus's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Lazrus families in 1891.
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What did your Lazrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazrus. 20% of Lazrus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lazrus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lazrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Lazrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazrus 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Lazrus. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lazrus. For the veterans among your Lazrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazrus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Lazrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lazrus in 1972 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazrus 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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