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Lasalle Family History

Lasalle Surname Meaning

French:: topographic name or a metonymic occupational name for someone who lived or worked at a manor house from Old French sale ‘large room hall’ with the definite article la.

Habitational name from La Salle or Lasalle, the name of several places in various parts of France, from the same Old French word as 1 above.

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


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Where is the Lasalle family from?

You can see how Lasalle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasalle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasalle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lasalle families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lasalle's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lasalle families in 1891.
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What did your Lasalle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Maker Of Posfiete was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lasalle. 100% of Lasalle women worked as a Maker Of Posfiete.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Maker Of Posfiete
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lasalle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasalle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lasalle. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lasalle. For the veterans among your Lasalle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasalle lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lasalle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lasalle in 1942 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasalle 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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