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Laakson Family History

Laakson 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: Laakso, Lageson, Jackson, Larison, Lairson, Isakson, Larson, Lason

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Where is the Laakson family from?

You can see how Laakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laakson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Laakson family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laakson's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Laakson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laakson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laakson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Laakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laakson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Laakson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Laakson. For the veterans among your Laakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laakson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Laakson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laakson in 1969 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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