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Lacus Family History

Lacus 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: Labus, Dacus, Latus, Lacks, Bacus, Lucus, Lucas, Sachs, Lau, Lach

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Where is the Lacus family from?

You can see how Lacus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lacus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lacus families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lacus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Lacus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacus 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 Lacus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacus. 58% of Lacus men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lacus women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacus were Farmer and 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Lacus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Lacus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacus 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Lacus. 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 Lacus. For the veterans among your Lacus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Lacus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lacus in 1971 was 81, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacus 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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