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Lagesse Family History

Lagesse Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dagesse, a surname of French origin.

In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from a place so named in Aube.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Lagesse family from?

You can see how Lagesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagesse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Lagesse families living in New Brunswick. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lagesse's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lagesse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagesse 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 Lagesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shearer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagesse. 20% of Lagesse men worked as a Shearer.

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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

  • Shearer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Lagesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lagesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagesse 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Lagesse. 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 342 military records available for the last name Lagesse. For the veterans among your Lagesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagesse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lagesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lagesse in 1962 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lagesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lagesse 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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