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Lagen Family History

Lagen 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: Hagen, Lage, Laden, Lager, Laven, Ragen, Sagen, Laugen, Gagen, Agen

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Where is the Lagen family from?

You can see how Lagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lagen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lagen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagen 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 Lagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagen. 60% of Lagen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lagen women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagen were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagen 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Lagen. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Lagen. For the veterans among your Lagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lagen in 1960 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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