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Lashum Family History

Lashum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lajambe (see Lashomb). Compare Shum.

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


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You can see how Lashum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lashum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lashum families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Lashum family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lashum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lashum families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Lashum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lashum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Lashum. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Lashum. For the veterans among your Lashum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lashum lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Lashum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lashum in 1980 was 75, and 77 in 1984.

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