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Lastig Family History

Lastig 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: Lustig, Lassig, Last, Laski, Laessig, Mastin, Laskin, Hasting, Laster

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Where is the Lastig family from?

You can see how Lastig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lastig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lastig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lastig family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Lastig's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Lastig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lastig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lastig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lastig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Lastig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lastig 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lastig. 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 14 military records available for the last name Lastig. For the veterans among your Lastig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lastig lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Lastig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lastig in 1985 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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