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Lagassey Family History

Lagassey 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: Lagasse, Lacasse, Lagesse, Massey, Lasser, Lagarde, Lapsley

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Where is the Lagassey family from?

You can see how Lagassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagassey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagassey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lagassey families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lagassey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lagassey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagassey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lagassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagassey. 50% of Lagassey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lagassey women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Lagassey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Lagassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagassey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lagassey. 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 123 military records available for the last name Lagassey. For the veterans among your Lagassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagassey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lagassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lagassey in 1962 was 66, and 55 in 2003.

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