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Lagarde Family History

Lagarde Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Lagarde or La Garde, names of several places in various parts of France named in Old French with garde ‘watch protection’.

The term garde refers to the concept of watchfulness or protection, which is significant in the context of these place names.

These names often indicate locations that were historically important for surveillance or defense.

Overall, the etymology emphasizes a protective aspect associated with these areas.

Thus, individuals with this surname may have ancestral ties to such regions in France.

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


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Where is the Lagarde family from?

You can see how Lagarde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagarde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagarde families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Lagarde families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagarde's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lagarde families in 1891.
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What did your Lagarde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagarde. 24% of Lagarde men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Lagarde women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagarde were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lagarde. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lagarde. For the veterans among your Lagarde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagarde lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lagarde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lagarde in 1947 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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