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Lascelles Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from one of the large number of places in northern France called Celle Celles Lacelle Leschelle or Lachelle all from French celle ‘hermitage’ and at different times occurring both with and without the plural -s. Variant of Lacelle 1 a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Lacelle, Lasell, Lavelle, Shelley, Speller, Laswell, Lassalle

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Where is the Lascelles family from?

You can see how Lascelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lascelles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lascelles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Lascelles families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lascelles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lascelles families in 1911.
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What did your Lascelles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lascelles. 100% of Lascelles men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 836 military records available for the last name Lascelles. For the veterans among your Lascelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lascelles lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lascelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lascelles in 1953 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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