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Lasiter Family History

Lasiter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lassiter (see Lester).

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


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Where is the Lasiter family from?

You can see how Lasiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lasiter families living in Worcestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lasiter's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Lasiter families in 1891.
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What did your Lasiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lasiter. 30% of Lasiter men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lasiter women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lasiter were Farm Laborer and 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Lasiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lasiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasiter 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Lasiter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lasiter. For the veterans among your Lasiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasiter lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lasiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lasiter in 1941 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasiter 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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