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Lagrand Family History

Lagrand Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Legrand with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le

(a change that has at least in part been the result of the American English pronunciation).

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


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Where is the Lagrand family from?

You can see how Lagrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lagrand families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lagrand's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lagrand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagrand 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 Lagrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagrand. 60% of Lagrand men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lagrand women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagrand were Carpenter and In School.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • In School
    14%

What Lagrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lagrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagrand 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Lagrand. 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 304 military records available for the last name Lagrand. For the veterans among your Lagrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagrand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lagrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lagrand in 1962 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagrand 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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