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Lalak Family History

Lalak 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: Lala, Malak, Salak, Lazar, Sala, Barak, Malik, Alam, Lal, Balan

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Where is the Lalak family from?

You can see how Lalak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lalak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lalak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lalak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lalak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lalak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lalak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lalak. 67% of Lalak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Watchman
    17%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Lalak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalak 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Lalak. 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 92 military records available for the last name Lalak. For the veterans among your Lalak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lalak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lalak in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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