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Lagois Family History

Lagois 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: Lagos, Lois, Valois, Lavoie, Laris, Lais, Lazos, Lago, Pagonis, Lavis

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Where is the Lagois family from?

You can see how Lagois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lagois family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagois's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lagois families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagois 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 136 census records available for the last name Lagois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagois 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Lagois. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lagois. For the veterans among your Lagois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagois lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Lagois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lagois in 1946 was 40, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagois 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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