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Lacos Family History

Lacos Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lagos, Lazos, Lacoy, Lacoe, Lacks, Latos, Lamos, Lacoss, Jacob

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Where is the Lacos family from?

You can see how Lacos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lacos family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Lacos's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lacos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacos ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cordonnerie was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lacos. 100% of Lacos men worked as a Cordonnerie. .

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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 1921

  • Cordonnerie
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Lacos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacos 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Lacos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Lacos. For the veterans among your Lacos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Lacos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lacos in 1970 was 80, and 82 in 1984.

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