Laskin Family History

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Laskin Name Meaning

Russian and Belorussian: nickname from Russian and Belorussian laska ‘favor’; ‘weasel’ + the eastern Slavic possessive suffix -in. Jewish (from Belarus): either of the same origin as 1, or fromthe personal name Laske, a pet form of the Biblical name Elazar (see Lazar).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Raskin, Lakin, Haskin, Baskin, Larkin, Slatkin, Lipkin, Askin, Bassin

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Laskin Family Origin

Where is the Laskin family from?

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You can see how Laskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laskin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Laskin families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Laskin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laskin families in 1911.
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Laskin Family Occupations

What did your Laskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Laskin. 27% of Laskin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Laskin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laskin were Labourer and Riv Nurse

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Maid
    50%
  • Riv Nurse
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laskin Historical Records

What Laskin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laskin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laskin. 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 Card

There are 437 military records available for the last name Laskin. For the veterans among your Laskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Laskin Life Expectancy

What is the average Laskin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laskin in 1956 was 32, and 54 in 2004.

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