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Lagrow Family History

Lagrow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Legros ‘the big the fat’.

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


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Where is the Lagrow family from?

You can see how Lagrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lagrow family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagrow's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Lagrow families in 1891.
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What did your Lagrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagrow. 32% of Lagrow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Grave Digger
    11%

What Lagrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagrow 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Lagrow. 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 245 military records available for the last name Lagrow. For the veterans among your Lagrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagrow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lagrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lagrow in 1961 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lagrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagrow 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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