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Lagg Family History

Lagg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lang, Lage, Dagg, Hagg, Fagg, Legg, Flagg, Lago, Lugg, Tagg

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Where is the Lagg family from?

You can see how Lagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Lagg families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lagg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lagg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagg 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 Lagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagg. 33% of Lagg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lagg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagg were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Lagg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagg 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Lagg. 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 226 military records available for the last name Lagg. For the veterans among your Lagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lagg in 1962 was 90, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagg 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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