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Lagowski Family History

Lagowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Łagówski) is a habitational name for someone from a place called Łagów.

It is derived from the Polish word łao, which is a derivative of Old Polish łagoda.

The term łagoda translates to ‘order quiet’ in English.

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


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Where is the Lagowski family from?

You can see how Lagowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Lagowski families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lagowski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lagowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagowski 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 Lagowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagowski. 43% of Lagowski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lagowski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagowski were Inspector and Sales Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Moulder
    15%
  • Loader
    15%
  • Inspector
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%

What Lagowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Lagowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagowski 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Lagowski. 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 157 military records available for the last name Lagowski. For the veterans among your Lagowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagowski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lagowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lagowski in 1955 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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