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Laslie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leslie .

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


Similar surnames: Leslie, Lasley, Lesslie, Hastie, Lackie, Massie, Lawlis, Laflin

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Where is the Laslie family from?

You can see how Laslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laslie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Laslie families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Laslie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laslie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laslie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laslie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laslie. 43% of Laslie men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Laslie women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laslie were Clerk and Proprietor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laslie 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Laslie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 445 military records available for the last name Laslie. For the veterans among your Laslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laslie lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Laslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laslie in 1944 was 22, and 53 in 2003.

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