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Laske Family History

Laske Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from Laske, a placename of Sorbian (compare 3 below) or other Slavic origin. Germanized form of Sorbian Łazk and Łazka: nickname for a vagabond derived from Lower Sorbian łazyś Upper Sorbian łazyć ‘to creep (around)’.

Germanized form of Sorbian Łazk: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of cleared woodland from a diminutive of archaic łaz ‘cleared woodland’ (compare 1 above).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Laska.

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


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Where is the Laske family from?

You can see how Laske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Laske families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Laske's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laske families in 1911.
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What did your Laske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laske. 22% of Laske men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Laske women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laske were Painter and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laske 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Laske. 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 705 military records available for the last name Laske. For the veterans among your Laske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laske lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Laske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laske in 1959 was 65, and 59 in 2004.

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