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Lassard Family History

Lassard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lessard, Hassard, Cassaro, Lasser, Assad, Massaro, Brassard, Bossard

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Where is the Lassard family from?

You can see how Lassard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lassard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 119 Lassard families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Lassard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lassard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lassard 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 Lassard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lassard. 22% of Lassard men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lassard women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lassard were Painter and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • General Labor
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Sticker
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Lassard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lassard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassard 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Lassard. 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 163 military records available for the last name Lassard. For the veterans among your Lassard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lassard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lassard in 1964 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lassard 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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