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Lera Family History

Lera Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from the ancient word lera ‘gravel pit’ from Latin glarea.

Italian (Tuscany): from the personal name Lera, feminine form of Lero, probably from Leri, Lerio, a short form of the medieval personal name Battallerius connected with the medieval vernacular word battalliere ‘combative’. Compare Battaglia.

Albanian: topographic name from lerë (definite form lera) ‘thin mud, mudhole, quicksand, scree’.

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


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Where is the Lera family from?

You can see how Lera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lera families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lera's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lera families in 1891.
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What did your Lera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lera. 49% of Lera men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Lera women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lera were Mechanic and Owner.

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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
    49%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Washing
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Owner
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lera. 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 183 military records available for the last name Lera. For the veterans among your Lera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lera lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lera in 1966 was 75, and 96 in 2003.

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