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Lasch Family History

Lasch Surname Meaning

German (also Läsch): nickname for a poor or untidy looking person from Middle High German lasche ‘rag patch or bag’. It could also be an occupational name for a bag maker.

North German: nickname from Middle Low German las lasch ‘tired weak’.

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


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Where is the Lasch family from?

You can see how Lasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lasch family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lasch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lasch families in 1891.
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What did your Lasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lasch. 50% of Lasch 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
    50%
  • Bookbinder
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasch 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 Lasch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lasch. For the veterans among your Lasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasch lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lasch in 1949 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasch 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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