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Laessig Name Meaning

German (Lässig):: habitational name from a place called Lässig near Frankfurt-on-Oder named with Slavic (Polish) les or las ‘woods forest’. nickname meaning ‘tired’ or ‘lazy’ from Middle High German leʒʒig ‘tired laid back’.

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


Similar surnames: Haessig, Lesnik, Laski, Hassig, Lesser, Reissig, Lassig, Blessing

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Where is the Laessig family from?

You can see how Laessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laessig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laessig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Laessig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laessig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Laessig families in 1880.
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What did your Laessig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laessig. 25% of Laessig men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Laessig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laessig were Salesman and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Laessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laessig 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Laessig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 361 military records available for the last name Laessig. For the veterans among your Laessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laessig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Laessig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laessig in 1966 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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