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Lashaw Family History

Lashaw 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: Bashaw, Latshaw, Mashaw, Laska, Shaw, Deshaw, Latham, Lapham, Bagshaw

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Where is the Lashaw family from?

You can see how Lashaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lashaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lashaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lashaw families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lashaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lashaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lashaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lashaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lashaw. 34% of Lashaw men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Helper On Farm
    34%
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What Lashaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Lashaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lashaw 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lashaw. 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 57 military records available for the last name Lashaw. For the veterans among your Lashaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lashaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lashaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lashaw in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2002.

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