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Lazor Name Meaning

Rusyn (in Poland spelled Łazor): from the personal name Lazor a Rusyn variant of Lazar (compare Lazur ).

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


Similar surnames: Lazur, Lazer, Mazor, Labor, Lazos, Lalor, Lazear, Lazier, Labore

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Where is the Lazor family from?

You can see how Lazor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lazor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lazor families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lazor's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Lazor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lazor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lazor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazor. 35% of Lazor men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Lazor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lazor were New Worker and Housework. .

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lazor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazor 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Lazor. 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 701 military records available for the last name Lazor. For the veterans among your Lazor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazor lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Lazor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lazor in 1940 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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