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Lazzaro Family History

Lazzaro Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Lazzaro (see Lazar).

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


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Where is the Lazzaro family from?

You can see how Lazzaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazzaro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lazzaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lazzaro family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lazzaro's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Lazzaro families in 1891.
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What did your Lazzaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazzaro. 36% of Lazzaro men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Lazzaro women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazzaro were Tailor and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Tailor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lazzaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazzaro 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lazzaro. 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 Lazzaro. For the veterans among your Lazzaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazzaro lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lazzaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lazzaro in 1947 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lazzaro 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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