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Lassin Family History

Lassin 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: Bassin, Laskin, Tassin, Lassen, Cassin, Sassin, Lessin, Yassin

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Where is the Lassin family from?

You can see how Lassin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lassin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lassin families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lassin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lassin families in 1880.
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What did your Lassin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lassin. 60% of Lassin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Tile Setter
    40%
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What Lassin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Lassin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassin 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Lassin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Lassin. For the veterans among your Lassin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lassin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lassin in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

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