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Laster Name Meaning

English (East Anglia):: variant of Lester . occupational name for a maker of cobblers’ lasts from Middle English last lest the wooden form in the shape of a foot used for making or repairing shoes (Old English lǣste from lāst ‘footprint’).

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


Similar surnames: Plaster, Lister, Master, Easter, Latter, Lasser, Kaster, Lester

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Where is the Laster family from?

You can see how Laster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Laster families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Laster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laster families in 1891.
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What did your Laster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laster. 40% of Laster men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Laster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laster were Tailor and Incapacitated. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Painter decorator
    20%
  • Coach Builder
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Laster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laster 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laster. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Laster. For the veterans among your Laster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laster lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laster in 1944 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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