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Lasnier Family History

Lasnier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name with fused definite article l' from Old French asnier ‘donkey driver, donkey keeper’.

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


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Where is the Lasnier family from?

You can see how Lasnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasnier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lasnier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Lasnier families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Lasnier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lasnier families in 1911.
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What did your Lasnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lasnier. 34% of Lasnier men worked as a 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 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lasnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasnier 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Lasnier. 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 82 military records available for the last name Lasnier. For the veterans among your Lasnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasnier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lasnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lasnier in 1960 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasnier 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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