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Lagasse Family History

Lagasse Surname Meaning

Altered form (Lagassé) of French Lagacé (see Lagace).

French: nickname from Old French agasse ‘magpie’ + the definite article l'.

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


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Where is the Lagasse family from?

You can see how Lagasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagasse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 105 Lagasse families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lagasse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lagasse families in 1911.
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What did your Lagasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagasse. 23% of Lagasse men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lagasse women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagasse were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stitcher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

What Lagasse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lagasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagasse 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Lagasse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lagasse. For the veterans among your Lagasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagasse lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lagasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lagasse in 1944 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagasse 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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