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Lassetter Name Meaning

English: variant of Lassiter (see Lester ).

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


Similar surnames: Lasseter, Laseter, Lasiter, Lasater, Laster, Lassiter, Fassett

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Where is the Lassetter family from?

You can see how Lassetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lassetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Lassetter families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lassetter's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lassetter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lassetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lassetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spooler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lassetter. 39% of Lassetter men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Lassetter women worked as a Spooler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lassetter were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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
    39%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Archaeologist
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spooler
    25%
  • Spinner
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lassetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassetter 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Lassetter. 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 535 military records available for the last name Lassetter. For the veterans among your Lassetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassetter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lassetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lassetter in 1952 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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