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Lagow Family History

Lagow Surname Meaning

Polish (Łagów): variant of Łagówski (see Lagowski).

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


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Where is the Lagow family from?

You can see how Lagow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Lagow family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lagow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagow 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 Lagow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagow. 20% of Lagow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lagow women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagow were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Lagow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagow 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Lagow. 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 329 military records available for the last name Lagow. For the veterans among your Lagow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lagow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lagow in 1960 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagow 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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