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Lacasse Family History

Lacasse Surname Meaning

French: variant with fused feminine definite article la of Casse 1 ‘oak tree’ and in North America (also) an altered form of the variant Cassé.

Compare Lacaze 2 Lacoss and Lacosse.

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


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Where is the Lacasse family from?

You can see how Lacasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacasse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacasse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lacasse family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lacasse's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lacasse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacasse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lacasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacasse. 27% of Lacasse men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Lacasse women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacasse were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Lacasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacasse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lacasse. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lacasse. For the veterans among your Lacasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacasse lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lacasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lacasse in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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