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Lazenby Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from either of the places called Lazenby in North Yorkshire (one near Northallerton and another near Ormesby) or Lazonby in Cumbria, all of which are named in Old Norse as ‘freedman's farm’ or ‘Freedmen's farm’.

This nomenclature derives from leysingi ‘freedman’, which was also used as a nickname and personal name (see Leising).

The second component of the name is bý, meaning ‘farm’ or ‘settlement’.

These place names reflect the historical significance of freedmen within the societal structure of the regions in which they are found.

Overall, the name signifies a connection to agricultural practices and community living in medieval England.

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


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You can see how Lazenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazenby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lazenby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 944 Lazenby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lazenby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lazenby families in 1891.
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What did your Lazenby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lazenby. 17% of Lazenby men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Lazenby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazenby were Insurance Agent 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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Insurance Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lazenby. For the veterans among your Lazenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazenby lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lazenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lazenby in 1941 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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