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Lacaze Family History

Lacaze Surname Meaning

French (southern): topographic name from Occitan caze ‘house’ (from Latin casa ‘hut cottage cabin’; see Casa compare Caza) with fused feminine definite article la perhaps originally denoting the occupier of the most distinguished house in a village.

Altered form of French Canadian Lacasse itself an altered form with fused feminine definite article la of French Cassé (see Casse).

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


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Where is the Lacaze family from?

You can see how Lacaze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacaze family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacaze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lacaze family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lacaze's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lacaze families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacaze 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 Lacaze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacaze. 38% of Lacaze men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Lacaze women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacaze were Farm Operator and Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Cook
    25%

What Lacaze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lacaze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacaze 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 983 immigration records available for the last name Lacaze. 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 622 military records available for the last name Lacaze. For the veterans among your Lacaze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacaze lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lacaze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lacaze in 1945 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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