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Lacruz Family History

Lacruz Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Cruz with fused definite article la.

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


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Where is the Lacruz family from?

You can see how Lacruz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacruz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacruz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lacruz families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lacruz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lacruz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacruz 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 Lacruz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lacruz. 73% of Lacruz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    73%
  • Farm Worker
    28%

What Lacruz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Lacruz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacruz 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Lacruz. 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 81 military records available for the last name Lacruz. For the veterans among your Lacruz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacruz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Lacruz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lacruz in 1967 was 79, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lacruz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacruz 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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