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Lagge Family History

Lagge 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, Large, Bagge, Lagle, Lague, Plagge, Hagge, Lange, Tagge, Legge

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Where is the Lagge family from?

You can see how Lagge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lagge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Lagge families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lagge's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Lagge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagge 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 Lagge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagge. 57% of Lagge men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Lagge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagge 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Lagge. 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 132 military records available for the last name Lagge. For the veterans among your Lagge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lagge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lagge in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lagge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagge 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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