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Laskey Family History

Laskey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lasky Americanized form of Jewish Laski.

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


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Where is the Laskey family from?

You can see how Laskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laskey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Laskey families living in Devon. This was about 37% of all the recorded Laskey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Laskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laskey 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 Laskey 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 Laskey. 39% of Laskey men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Laskey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laskey were Railway Clerk and Dressmaker.

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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
    39%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    17%
  • Bus Conductor
    12%
  • Railway Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

What Laskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Laskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laskey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laskey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Laskey. For the veterans among your Laskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laskey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Laskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laskey in 1942 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laskey 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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