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Laignel Family History

Laignel 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: Laine, Langner, Lavigne, Langel, Lainez, Aigner, Angel, Lage, Lane

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Where is the Laignel family from?

You can see how Laignel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laignel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Laignel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Laignel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Laignel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laignel 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 58 census records available for the last name Laignel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laignel 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Laignel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Laignel. For the veterans among your Laignel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laignel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Laignel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laignel in 1986 was 78, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laignel 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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