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Lazzara Family History

Lazzara Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Lazzaro.(southern): variant of Azzara 1 with fused definite article l'.

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


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Where is the Lazzara family from?

You can see how Lazzara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazzara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lazzara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lazzara family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lazzara's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lazzara families in 1891.
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What did your Lazzara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazzara. 20% of Lazzara men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lazzara women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazzara were Tailor and Packer.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Packer
    8%

What Lazzara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lazzara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazzara 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 Lazzara. 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 709 military records available for the last name Lazzara. For the veterans among your Lazzara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazzara lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lazzara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lazzara in 1946 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazzara 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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