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Laster Name Meaning

variant of Lester. occupational name for a maker of cobblers’ lasts, from Middle English last, lest, the wooden form in the shape of a foot used for making or repairing shoes (Old English l?ste from last ‘footprint’).

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


Similar surnames: Plaster, Lister, Master, Easter, Latter, Lasser, Kaster, Lester

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Laster Family Origin

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Laster Family Occupations

What did your Laster ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laster ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Farmer

    49%

  • Laborer

    10%

  • Keeping House

    6%

  • Farm Laborer

    4%

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In 1880, the most common Laster occupation in the USA was Farmer. 49% of Laster's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Laster. A less common occupation for the Laster family was Farm Laborer.

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Laster Historical Records

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Laster Life Expectancy

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