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Laiso Family History

Laiso 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: Laino, Lais, Lasso, Lakso, Tasso, Lis, Last, Laine, Raso, Rais

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Where is the Laiso family from?

You can see how Laiso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laiso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Laiso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Laiso family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laiso's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Laiso families in 1920.
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What did your Laiso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laiso. 100% of Laiso men worked as a Presser and 50% of Laiso women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Laiso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Laiso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laiso 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Laiso. 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 10 military records available for the last name Laiso. For the veterans among your Laiso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laiso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Laiso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laiso in 1964 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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