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Laisure Family History

Laisure Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lesueur.

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


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Where is the Laisure family from?

You can see how Laisure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laisure family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laisure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Laisure family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Laisure's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Laisure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laisure 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 Laisure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laisure. 32% of Laisure men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Laisure women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laisure were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Laisure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laisure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laisure 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Laisure. 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 330 military records available for the last name Laisure. For the veterans among your Laisure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laisure lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Laisure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Laisure in 1964 was 28, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laisure

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laisure ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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