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Lason Name Meaning

Polish (Lasoń): from the medieval personal name Lasoń a derivative of Polish las ‘wood forest’ (see Lasota ).

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


Similar surnames: Lasota, Laton, Cason, Lison, Jason, Ramson, Wason, Latson, Caton

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Where is the Lason family from?

You can see how Lason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Lason families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lason families in 1891.
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What did your Lason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lason. 50% of Lason women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lason 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 888 immigration records available for the last name Lason. 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 483 military records available for the last name Lason. For the veterans among your Lason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lason lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lason in 1962 was 64, and 44 in 2004.

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