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Lagoa Family History

Lagoa Surname 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: Lagos, Lago, Lagow, Lagoy, Laska, Landa, Lage, Lala, Lada, Logo

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Where is the Lagoa family from?

You can see how Lagoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagoa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lagoa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lagoa families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lagoa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lagoa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagoa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Lagoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagoa 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Lagoa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Lagoa. For the veterans among your Lagoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagoa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lagoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lagoa in 1968 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagoa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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