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Lazarus Family History

Lazarus Surname Meaning

Jewish (western Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Lazar.

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


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Where is the Lazarus family from?

You can see how Lazarus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazarus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lazarus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 585 Lazarus families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Lazarus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lazarus families in 1891.
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What did your Lazarus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lazarus. 9% of Lazarus men worked as a Tailor and 69% of Lazarus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazarus were Taxi Driver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    9%
  • Tailors Machinist
    7%
  • Cabinet Maker
    6%
  • Taxi Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Lazarus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazarus 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Lazarus. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Lazarus. For the veterans among your Lazarus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazarus lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lazarus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lazarus in 1945 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazarus 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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