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Lasse Family History

Lasse 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: Masse, Lasser, Sasse, Hasse, Basse, Laske, Lass, Lassen, Fasse

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Where is the Lasse family from?

You can see how Lasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Lasse families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lasse's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Lasse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasse 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 Lasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lasse. 27% of Lasse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lasse women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Lasse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasse 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Lasse. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lasse. For the veterans among your Lasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lasse in 1966 was 68, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lasse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lasse 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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