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Lassman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lassmann:: from a Germanized pet form of the Slavic personal name Ladislav (see Lada ). variant of Laas

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


Similar surnames: Hassman, Kassman, Bassman, Lachman, Lampman, Lagman, Assmann, Ashman

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Where is the Lassman family from?

You can see how Lassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Lassman families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Lassman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lassman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lassman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lassman. 24% of Lassman men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Lassman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lassman were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassman 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Lassman. 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 412 military records available for the last name Lassman. For the veterans among your Lassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lassman in 1956 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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