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Lad Family History

Lad Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Maharashtra): Brahmin and Vania name of uncertain origin.

It may be from Sanskrit lāṭa a regional term denoting an area of southern Gujarat.

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


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Where is the Lad family from?

You can see how Lad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lad families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lad's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lad families in 1891.
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What did your Lad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lad. 100% of Lad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lad 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Lad. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lad. For the veterans among your Lad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lad in 1966 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

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