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Lashey Family History

Lashey 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: Lasher, Lashley, Ashey, Laskey, Lasley, Lahey, Washer, Pashley

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Where is the Lashey family from?

You can see how Lashey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lashey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lashey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lashey family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Lashey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lashey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lashey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lashey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lashey. 100% of Lashey women worked as a Packer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Lashey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lashey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lashey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Lashey. For the veterans among your Lashey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lashey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Lashey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lashey in 1967 was 91, and 71 in 1997.

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