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Lascala Family History

Lascala Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: La Scala, Scala, La Sala, La Cava, Latvala, Pascal, La Scola, Alcala

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Where is the Lascala family from?

You can see how Lascala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lascala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lascala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Lascala families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lascala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lascala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lascala 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 Lascala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lascala. 32% of Lascala men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lascala women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lascala were Proprietor and Sales Girl.

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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%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Sales Girl
    34%

What Lascala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lascala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lascala 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Lascala. 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 437 military records available for the last name Lascala. For the veterans among your Lascala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lascala lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lascala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lascala in 1942 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lascala 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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