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Lazier Family History

Lazier Surname Meaning

French:: (Savoy): probably a variant of Lauzier. (northern): probably a variant of Lazare.

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


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Where is the Lazier family from?

You can see how Lazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lazier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lazier families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lazier's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Lazier families in 1891.
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What did your Lazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazier. 29% of Lazier men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Lazier women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazier were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazier 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Lazier. 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 Lazier. For the veterans among your Lazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lazier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lazier in 1950 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazier 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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