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Lagan Name Meaning

Irish:: shortened form of McLagan . variant of Logan .

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


Similar surnames: Agan, Logan, Fagan, Langan, Hagan, Lanagan, Cagan, Gagan, Ragan

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Where is the Lagan family from?

You can see how Lagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Lagan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lagan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lagan families in 1911.
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What did your Lagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lagan. 53% of Lagan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lagan women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Lagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lagan. For the veterans among your Lagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lagan in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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