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Lashmett Family History

Lashmett 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: Baskett, Hassett, Lasher, Ashmead, Lashley, Basnett, Gassett, Bassett

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Where is the Lashmett family from?

You can see how Lashmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lashmett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lashmett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lashmett families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lashmett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lashmett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lashmett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lashmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lashmett. 100% of Lashmett men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Lashmett women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Lashmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lashmett 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Lashmett. 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 137 military records available for the last name Lashmett. For the veterans among your Lashmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lashmett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lashmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lashmett in 1967 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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