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Lassetter Family History

Lassetter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lassiter (see Lester).

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


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Where is the Lassetter family from?

You can see how Lassetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lassetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Lassetter families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lassetter's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Lassetter families in 1891.
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What did your Lassetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Worker (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lassetter. 100% of Lassetter men worked as a Gas Worker (retired) and 78% of Lassetter 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Worker (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Dom
    12%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    12%

What Lassetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lassetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassetter 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Lassetter. 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 535 military records available for the last name Lassetter. For the veterans among your Lassetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassetter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lassetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lassetter in 1952 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lassetter 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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