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Laqua Name Meaning

German: status name from Old French laquais a term denoting (in the 16th century) an auxiliary soldier e.g. army courier.

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


Similar surnames: Laur, Jaqua, Laque, Larue, Lau, Lama, Landa, Raque, Fuqua, Azua

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Where is the Laqua family from?

You can see how Laqua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laqua family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laqua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Laqua families living in Texas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Laqua's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Laqua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laqua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laqua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laqua. 53% of Laqua men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Laqua women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laqua were Farm Laborer and Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laqua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laqua 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Laqua. 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 236 military records available for the last name Laqua. For the veterans among your Laqua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laqua lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laqua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Laqua in 1961 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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