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Lagant Family History

Lagant Name 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: Lagana, Lagan, Gant, Fagan, Laban, Pagan, Sagan, Lapan, Levant

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Where is the Lagant family from?

You can see how Lagant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lagant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lagant families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lagant's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lagant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lagant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagant. 43% of Lagant men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Lagant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagant 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lagant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Lagant. For the veterans among your Lagant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Lagant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lagant in 1966 was 73, and 75 in 1997.

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