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Laskaris Family History

Laskaris Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name from a Hellenized form of Persian lashkarī ‘soldier’.

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


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Where is the Laskaris family from?

You can see how Laskaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laskaris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Laskaris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Laskaris families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laskaris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laskaris families in 1891.
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What did your Laskaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laskaris. 58% of Laskaris men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Laskaris women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Waiter
    58%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Baker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Laskaris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Laskaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laskaris 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Laskaris. 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 255 military records available for the last name Laskaris. For the veterans among your Laskaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laskaris lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laskaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laskaris in 1953 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laskaris 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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