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Laszlo Family History

Laszlo Name Meaning

Hungarian (László): from the personal name László Hungarian form of the Slavic name Vladislav which was Latinized as Ladislaus (see Lada ). This surname is also found in Slovakia (also spelled Lászlo) and Romania. Compare Laslo .

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


Similar surnames: Lazio, Lanzo, Laskin, Lello, Pasko, Blaszak, Lail, Lasota, Laslo

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Where is the Laszlo family from?

You can see how Laszlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laszlo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Laszlo families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Laszlo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Laszlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laszlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laszlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laszlo. 54% of Laszlo men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Laszlo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laszlo were Janitor 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Cutter
    7%
  • President
    7%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laszlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laszlo 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Laszlo. 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 676 military records available for the last name Laszlo. For the veterans among your Laszlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laszlo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Laszlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laszlo in 1947 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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