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Lais Family History

Lais Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a nickname from Middle High German līse ‘quiet’ or perhaps from a dialect short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

This surname is found mainly in MN.

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


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Where is the Lais family from?

You can see how Lais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Lais families living in Essex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lais's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lais families in 1891.
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What did your Lais ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lais. 100% of Lais 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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Passenger Lists

There are 718 immigration records available for the last name Lais. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lais. For the veterans among your Lais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lais lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lais in 1957 was 46, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lais 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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