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Lasey Family History

Lasey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lasek, Lasky, Rasey, Lamey, Casey, Basey, Lavey, Laskey, Laney, Lasee

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Where is the Lasey family from?

You can see how Lasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lasey families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lasey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Lasey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasey 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 Lasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lasey. 100% of Lasey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Lasey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lasey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasey 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Lasey. 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 287 military records available for the last name Lasey. For the veterans among your Lasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Lasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lasey in 1972 was 38, and 92 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasey 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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