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Lares Family History

Lares Surname Meaning

Spanish (southwestern): topographic name from the plural of lar ‘farm’.

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


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Where is the Lares family from?

You can see how Lares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lares family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Lares families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lares's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lares families in 1891.
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What did your Lares ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lares. 100% of Lares 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 Lares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lares 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lares. 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 679 military records available for the last name Lares. For the veterans among your Lares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lares lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lares in 1946 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lares 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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