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Laselle Family History

Laselle 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: Lavelle, Lasell, Lasalle, Lacelle, Labelle, Capelle, Selle, Lassalle

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Where is the Laselle family from?

You can see how Laselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laselle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laselle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Laselle family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laselle's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Laselle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laselle. 50% of Laselle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laselle women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laselle 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Laselle. 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 331 military records available for the last name Laselle. For the veterans among your Laselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laselle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Laselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laselle in 1964 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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