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Laars Family History

Laars 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: Laas, Baars, Laabs, Lazar, Mars, Haar, Faas, Saar, Haas, Naas

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Where is the Laars family from?

You can see how Laars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laars family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Laars families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Laars's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Laars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laars ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laars ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Laars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laars 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Laars. 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 37 military records available for the last name Laars. For the veterans among your Laars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laars lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Laars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laars in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 1994.

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