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Laguerre Family History

Laguerre Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): nickname for a belligerent person or for a valiant soldier from (Old) French guerre ‘war’ with fused feminine definite article la.

This surname is by far most common in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Laguerre family from?

You can see how Laguerre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laguerre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laguerre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 85 Laguerre families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Laguerre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laguerre families in 1911.
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What did your Laguerre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laguerre. 38% of Laguerre men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Professeur
    29%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    10%

What Laguerre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laguerre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laguerre 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Laguerre. 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 80 military records available for the last name Laguerre. For the veterans among your Laguerre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laguerre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Laguerre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Laguerre in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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