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Laskin Family History

Laskin Surname Meaning

Russian and Belorussian: nickname from Russian and Belorussian laska ‘favor’ also ‘weasel’ + the possessive suffix -in.

Jewish (from Belarus): either of the same origin as 1 above or from the personal name Laske a pet form of the Biblical name Elazar (see Lazar).

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


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You can see how Laskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Laskin families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Laskin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Laskin families in 1891.
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What did your Laskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laskin. 100% of Laskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laskin. 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 437 military records available for the last name Laskin. For the veterans among your Laskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laskin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laskin in 1956 was 32, and 54 in 2004.

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