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Early Origins of the Laskey family

The surname Laskey was first found in East Prussia and Poland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging Medieval society. Schuschke became part of the main royal Clan of Korab, one of the 12 noble tribes of Poland. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Laskey family

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Laskey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Korab, Schuschke, Korabiewski, Rusiecki and many more.

Early Notables of the Laskey family

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Laskey Ranking

In the United States, the name Laskey is the 11,507^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Laskey migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Laskey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Ellen Laskey, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896

Laskey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Sydney John Laskey, aged 23, who settled in America from Devon, England, in 1907
George Laskey, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Sparta, Grecia, in 1908
Willelm Laskey, aged 32, who immigrated to America from Sparta, Grecia, in 1908
Walter George Laskey, aged 20, who landed in America from London, England, in 1911
Bela Laskey, aged 40, who landed in America from Vienna, Austria, in 1912
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Laskey migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Laskey Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Robert Laskey Sr., U.E. (b. 1735) who settled in Kings County, New Brunswick c. 1784 he died in 1803 2

Laskey migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Laskey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Laskey, English convict who was convicted in Devon, England for 15 years, transported aboard the "Earl Grey" on 4th October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
William Laskey, aged 24, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "David Malcolm" 4
Henry Laskey, aged 35, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Melbourne"

Laskey migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Laskey Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mrs. Elizabeth Laskey, (b. 1847), aged 27, Cornish settler departing on 10th April 1874 aboard the ship "Stonehouse" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 29th June 1874 5
Mr. John Laskey, (b. 1847), aged 27, Cornish farm labourer departing on 10th April 1874 aboard the ship "Stonehouse" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 29th June 1874 5
Mr. John Laskey, (b. 1874), aged Infant, Cornish settler departing on 10th April 1874 aboard the ship "Stonehouse" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 29th June 1874 5
Mr. Silas Laskey, (b. 1866), aged 8, Cornish settler departing on 10th April 1874 aboard the ship "Stonehouse" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 29th June 1874 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Laskey (post 1700) +

William Grant "Bill" Laskey (1943-2022), American professional football player who was a linebacker who played for ten years in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1974
William Alan "Bill" Laskey (b. 1957), American former Major League Baseball player who played from 1982 to 1988
Charles Laskey (1908-1998), American ballet dancer and musical theatre performer
Thomas P. Laskey, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Connecticut, 1972 6
John Ellsworth Laskey (b. 1868), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, 1914-21; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1920 6
Charles Laskey, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1936 6
Ronald Alfred Laskey CBE FRS (b. 1945), British cell biologist and cancer researcher, Charles Darwin Professor of Embryology at the University of Cambridge
Kathleen "Kathy" Laskey, Canadian film and television actress, an alumna of The Second City's Toronto troupe, known for Check It Out (1985), Being Erica (2009) and George Shrinks (2000)
Sir Denis Laskey KCMG CVO (1916-1987), British diplomat, Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1956-1959), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Bucharest (1969-1971) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Vienna (1972-1975)
Jack Laskey (b. 1982), English stage and screen actor, known for his roles in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), X Company (2015) and Secret Sharer (2014)
... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Laskey family +

Empress of Ireland

Mr. Frederick George Laskey (1886-1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from London, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 7

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/earl-gray
South Australian Register Wednesday 5th January 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) David Malcolm 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/davidmalcolm1854.shtml
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to Lyttelton 1858-84 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/new_zealand_assisted.pdf
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html