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Lagil Family History

Lagil 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: Lail, Basil, Lal, Lage, Lavin, Fail, Lakin, Lai, Nagi, Yagi

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Where is the Lagil family from?

You can see how Lagil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagil family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Lagil families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagil's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Lagil families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Lagil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Lagil. 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 military records available for the last name Lagil. For the veterans among your Lagil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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