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Lagers Family History

Lagers 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: Lager, Lavers, Agers, Magers, Wagers, Lamers, Jagers, Sagers, Layer

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Where is the Lagers family from?

You can see how Lagers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lagers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lagers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagers 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 Lagers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagers. 34% of Lagers men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Lagers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagers were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Lagers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Lagers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagers 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Lagers. 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 70 military records available for the last name Lagers. For the veterans among your Lagers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lagers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lagers in 1961 was 59, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagers 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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