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Laskos Family History

Laskos Surname Meaning

Greek:: nickname for a work-weary person from laskos from Italian lasco ‘loose’ Sicilian dialect lascu ‘sluggish work-weary miserable’.

from the personal name Laskos a pet form of the name Laskaris (see Laskaris).

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


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Where is the Laskos family from?

You can see how Laskos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laskos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laskos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Laskos families living in Michigan. This was about 12% of all the recorded Laskos's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Laskos families in 1920.
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What did your Laskos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laskos. 43% of Laskos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Laskos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laskos 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Laskos. 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 162 military records available for the last name Laskos. For the veterans among your Laskos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laskos lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laskos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laskos in 1961 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

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