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Lassa Family History

Lassa Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Laas, Basa, Tasso, Lara, Kassa, Massa, Lasko, Nassau, Lala, Lissy

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Where is the Lassa family from?

You can see how Lassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lassa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Lassa families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lassa's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lassa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lassa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lassa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lassa. 38% of Lassa men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lassa women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lassa were Chef and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Chef
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassa 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Lassa. 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 355 military records available for the last name Lassa. For the veterans among your Lassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lassa in 1952 was 47, and 97 in 2004.

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