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Lazow Family History

Lazow 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: Lazos, Lazo, Lagow, Lazor, Ladow, Lazar, Low, Cahow, Mazo, Lao

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Where is the Lazow family from?

You can see how Lazow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lazow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lazow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lazow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lazow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lazow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lazow. 50% of Lazow men worked as a Section. .

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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

  • Section
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Lazow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazow 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Lazow. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lazow. For the veterans among your Lazow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Lazow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lazow in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 2002.

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