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Lassell Family History

Lassell 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: Lasell, Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Wassell, Laswell, Cassell

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Where is the Lassell family from?

You can see how Lassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lassell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lassell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Lassell families living in Maine. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lassell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lassell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lassell 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 Lassell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lassell. 42% of Lassell men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Lassell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lassell were Truck Driver and Typist. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
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What Lassell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lassell 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Lassell. 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 437 military records available for the last name Lassell. For the veterans among your Lassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lassell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lassell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lassell in 1951 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

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