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Lasley Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leslie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lesley, Pasley, Hasley, Lapsley, Laskey, Lassley, Lasky, Lacey

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Where is the Lasley family from?

You can see how Lasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lasley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lasley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Lasley families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lasley's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lasley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lasley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lasley. 22% of Lasley men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Lasley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lasley were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Lasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lasley 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Lasley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lasley. For the veterans among your Lasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lasley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lasley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lasley in 1945 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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