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Lagle Family History

Lagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Legel ‘cooper’ or its variant Lägel.

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


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Where is the Lagle family from?

You can see how Lagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lagle families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lagle's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Lagle families in 1891.
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What did your Lagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagle. 33% of Lagle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lagle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagle were Miner 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagle 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Lagle. 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 509 military records available for the last name Lagle. For the veterans among your Lagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagle lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lagle in 1950 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagle 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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