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Lazear Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lesueur .

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


Similar surnames: Lazur, Lazier, Lazer, Lanfear, Lazor, Glazer, Laser, Lozeau, Lazarz

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Where is the Lazear family from?

You can see how Lazear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lazear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lazear families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lazear's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lazear families in 1840.
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What did your Lazear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazear. 29% of Lazear men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lazear women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazear were Sales Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Sales Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lazear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazear 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Lazear. 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 518 military records available for the last name Lazear. For the veterans among your Lazear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lazear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lazear in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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