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Lasala Family History

Lasala Surname 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: La Sala, Sasala, Laska, Sala, Lala, Rajala, Lasell, Lasalle, Latvala

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Where is the Lasala family from?

You can see how Lasala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lasala family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lasala's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lasala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasala 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 Lasala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lasala. 18% of Lasala men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Lasala women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lasala were Manager and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

What Lasala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lasala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasala 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lasala. 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 521 military records available for the last name Lasala. For the veterans among your Lasala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasala lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Lasala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lasala in 1940 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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