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Lasell Family History

Lasell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lascelles.

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


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Where is the Lasell family from?

You can see how Lasell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lasell families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lasell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lasell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lasell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lasell. 23% of Lasell men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Lasell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lasell were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Lasell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lasell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasell 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Lasell. 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 375 military records available for the last name Lasell. For the veterans among your Lasell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lasell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lasell in 1952 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasell 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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