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Laes Family History

Laes 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: Lees, Lies, Laas, Lass, Lais, Laws, Klaes, Les, Lans, Lares

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Where is the Laes family from?

You can see how Laes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Laes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Laes families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Laes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laes families in 1880.
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What did your Laes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laes. 34% of Laes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Plumber
    23%
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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Laes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Laes. 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 954 military records available for the last name Laes. For the veterans among your Laes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Laes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Laes in 1964 was 69, and 64 in 2003.

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