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Laeson Family History

Laeson Name 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: Lageson, Larson, Lason, Lawson, Latson, Leeson, Layson, Laxson

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Where is the Laeson family from?

You can see how Laeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laeson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Laeson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laeson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laeson. 100% of Laeson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Laeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laeson 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Laeson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Laeson. For the veterans among your Laeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laeson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Laeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laeson in 1984 was 85, and 64 in 2004.

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