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Lagman Name Meaning

Filipino: unexplained. Swedish: from the old personal name Lagman from Old Norse Lǫgmathr composed of the elements lǫg ‘laws’ + mathr ‘man’ (genitive manns).

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


Similar surnames: Wagman, Hagman, Radman, Ingman, Layman, Lawman, Plagman, Lipman

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Where is the Lagman family from?

You can see how Lagman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lagman families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lagman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lagman families in 1891.
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What did your Lagman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagman. 34% of Lagman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lagman women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Fisherman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagman 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Lagman. 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 153 military records available for the last name Lagman. For the veterans among your Lagman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lagman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lagman in 1942 was 32, and 46 in 2004.

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