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Lashway Family History

Lashway Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lajoie. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French pronunciation of the diphthong oi as ‘wé’ which in France was replaced in the 17th century by the current ‘wa’.

Compare Lashaway and Lashuay.

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


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Where is the Lashway family from?

You can see how Lashway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lashway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lashway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lashway families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lashway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lashway families in 1891.
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What did your Lashway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lashway. 28% of Lashway men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Lashway women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lashway were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    47%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lashway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lashway 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lashway. 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 420 military records available for the last name Lashway. For the veterans among your Lashway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lashway lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lashway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lashway in 1960 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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