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Lasater Name Meaning

English: variant of Lassiter (see Lester ).

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


Similar surnames: Lasiter, Laseter, Laster, Lasseter, Luster, Plaster, Paster, Caster

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Where is the Lasater family from?

You can see how Lasater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasater family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Lasater families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lasater's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lasater families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasater 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 Lasater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lasater. 19% of Lasater men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Lasater women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lasater were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lasater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasater 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Lasater. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lasater. For the veterans among your Lasater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasater lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lasater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lasater in 1944 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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