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Laister Family History

Laister Name Meaning

see Leicester .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lister, Laster, Leister, Lauster, Master, Plaster, Kaiser, Painter

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Where is the Laister family from?

You can see how Laister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Laister families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laister's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laister. 22% of Laister men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Laister women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laister were Helper and Laborer. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Laister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laister 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Laister. 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 244 military records available for the last name Laister. For the veterans among your Laister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laister lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Laister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Laister in 1964 was 76, and 52 in 2003.

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