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Laslie Family History

Laslie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leslie.

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


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Where is the Laslie family from?

You can see how Laslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laslie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Laslie families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Laslie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Laslie families in 1891.
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What did your Laslie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laslie 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Laslie. 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 445 military records available for the last name Laslie. For the veterans among your Laslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laslie lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Laslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laslie in 1944 was 22, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laslie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laslie 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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