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Lagel Family History

Lagel 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: Lage, Dagel, Pagel, Nagel, Kagel, Lager, Magel, Langel, Flagel, Logel

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Where is the Lagel family from?

You can see how Lagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lagel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lagel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagel 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 Lagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagel. 100% of Lagel 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
    100%

What Lagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Lagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagel 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Lagel. 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 195 military records available for the last name Lagel. For the veterans among your Lagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Lagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lagel in 1967 was 61, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagel 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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