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Lazaro Family History

Lazaro Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese (Lázaro): from the Biblical personal name Lázaro (see Lazar).

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


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Where is the Lazaro family from?

You can see how Lazaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lazaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Lazaro families living in Louisiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lazaro's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lazaro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lazaro 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 Lazaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazaro. 58% of Lazaro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lazaro women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazaro were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Lazaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lazaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazaro 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lazaro. 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 875 military records available for the last name Lazaro. For the veterans among your Lazaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazaro lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lazaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lazaro in 1942 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lazaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazaro 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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