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Lazarow Family History

Lazarow 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: Lazaro, Lazar, Lazaroff, Lagrow, Lazarz, Lazarus, Lazzaro, Lazare

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Where is the Lazarow family from?

You can see how Lazarow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lazarow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lazarow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Lazarow families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lazarow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lazarow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lazarow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lazarow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Sales Woman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lazarow. 34% of Lazarow men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Lazarow women worked as a Sales Woman. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Glazier
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Woman
    100%
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What Lazarow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Lazarow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lazarow 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Lazarow. 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 83 military records available for the last name Lazarow. For the veterans among your Lazarow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lazarow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lazarow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lazarow in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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