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Lagasca Family History

Lagasca Surname Meaning

Aragonese and Catalan: variant of Gasca ‘Basque’ (feminine form) with fused feminine definite article la.

This surname is virtually non-existing in Spain; it is found mainly in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Lagasca family from?

You can see how Lagasca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagasca family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lagasca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lagasca family living in New Mexico. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lagasca's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Lagasca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagasca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lagasca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagasca. 75% of Lagasca men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Lagasca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Lagasca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagasca 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Lagasca. 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 77 military records available for the last name Lagasca. For the veterans among your Lagasca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagasca lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lagasca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lagasca in 1965 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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