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Lassater Family History

Lassater 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: Lassiter, Lasseter, Lasater, Lasser, Laster, Lauster, Passwater

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Where is the Lassater family from?

You can see how Lassater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassater family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lassater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lassater families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lassater's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lassater families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lassater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lassater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lassater. 44% of Lassater men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lassater women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lassater were Labor and Family. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Family
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lassater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassater 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lassater. 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 179 military records available for the last name Lassater. For the veterans among your Lassater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassater lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Lassater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lassater in 1968 was 91, and 89 in 2003.

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