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Lagerman Family History

Lagerman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lager ‘laurel’ + man ‘man’. Dutch: variant of Lageman.

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


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Where is the Lagerman family from?

You can see how Lagerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Lagerman families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lagerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lagerman families in 1880.
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What did your Lagerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagerman. 32% of Lagerman men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Lagerman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagerman were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Lagerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagerman 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Lagerman. 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 178 military records available for the last name Lagerman. For the veterans among your Lagerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lagerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lagerman in 1962 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lagerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagerman 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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