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Lasker Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Lask or Laski + the Yiddish suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


Similar surnames: Laker, Laske, Laskey, Lisker, Lasher, Asker, Lasky, Kasner, Laufer

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Where is the Lasker family from?

You can see how Lasker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 52 Lasker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lasker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lasker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lasker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lasker. 100% of Lasker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lasker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasker 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lasker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Lasker. For the veterans among your Lasker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasker lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lasker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lasker in 1949 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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