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Lasko Surname Meaning

Polish (Łasko): habitational name from a place called Łasko (now Łask) in Łódź Voivodeship.

Slovak (Laško): probably from a pet form of the personal name Ladislav (see Lada).

Compare Lasco.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Laska.

American shortened form of Greek Laskos.

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


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Where is the Lasko family from?

You can see how Lasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lasko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lasko families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lasko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lasko families in 1911.
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What did your Lasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lasko. 60% of Lasko men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 922 immigration records available for the last name Lasko. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lasko. For the veterans among your Lasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lasko in 1959 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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