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Lasselle Family History

Lasselle 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: Lassalle, Lavelle, Lasell, Lasalle, Hassell, Vassell, Tassell

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Where is the Lasselle family from?

You can see how Lasselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasselle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasselle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 41 Lasselle families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lasselle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lasselle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasselle 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 Lasselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mill Hand was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lasselle. 34% of Lasselle men worked as a Mill Hand.

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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 1921

  • Mill Hand
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

What Lasselle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lasselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasselle 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Lasselle. 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 209 military records available for the last name Lasselle. For the veterans among your Lasselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasselle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lasselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lasselle in 1956 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasselle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasselle 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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