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Laswell Family History

Laswell Surname Meaning

English: possibly an altered form of Lascelles. This surname is also found as Lacefield.

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


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Where is the Laswell family from?

You can see how Laswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Laswell families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Laswell's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Laswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laswell 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 Laswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laswell. 33% of Laswell men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Laswell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laswell were Attendant and Manager.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Attendant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

What Laswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Laswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laswell 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Laswell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laswell. For the veterans among your Laswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laswell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laswell in 1956 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laswell 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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