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Lassa Family History

Lassa Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Lassa family from?

You can see how Lassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lassa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lassa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lassa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lassa families in 1891.
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What did your Lassa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lassa. 100% of Lassa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassa 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Lassa. 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 355 military records available for the last name Lassa. For the veterans among your Lassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lassa in 1952 was 47, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lassa 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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