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Lasich Family History

Lasich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of: Croatian Lasić a nickname or patronymic derived from lasica ‘weasel’ or a nickname derived from lasast ‘with hair of a color like weasel's fur’.

Slovenian Lasič perhaps of the same origin as the Croatian surname (see above).

Slovenian Lašič a patronymic from the ethnic name Lah.

Slovenian Vlašič, Serbian and Croatian Vlasić, Vlašić patronymics from the ethnic name Vlah (see Vlasic).

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


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Where is the Lasich family from?

You can see how Lasich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lasich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lasich families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lasich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lasich families in 1880.
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What did your Lasich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lasich. 29% of Lasich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lasich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Gillnetter
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lasich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasich 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Lasich. 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 400 military records available for the last name Lasich. For the veterans among your Lasich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lasich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lasich in 1960 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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