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Lajza Family History

Lajza 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: Lanza, Laza, Lazar, Laska, Landa, Razza, Vajda, Maza, Lala, Lada

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Where is the Lajza family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lajza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lajza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lajza. 100% of Lajza 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Lajza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lajza 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Lajza. 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 21 military records available for the last name Lajza. For the veterans among your Lajza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lajza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Lajza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lajza in 1965 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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