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Laseter Family History

Laseter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lassiter (see Lester).

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


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Where is the Laseter family from?

You can see how Laseter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laseter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laseter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Laseter families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laseter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laseter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laseter 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 Laseter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laseter. 32% of Laseter men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Laseter women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laseter were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Laseter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laseter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laseter 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Laseter. 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 916 military records available for the last name Laseter. For the veterans among your Laseter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laseter lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Laseter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Laseter in 1948 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laseter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laseter 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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