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Lagendyk Family History

Lagendyk 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: Lavender, Lazenby, Mendyk, Legendre, Landy, Hagen, Landa, Lander

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Where is the Lagendyk family from?

You can see how Lagendyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagendyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagendyk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lagendyk families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagendyk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lagendyk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagendyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lagendyk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lagendyk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Lagendyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagendyk 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Lagendyk. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lagendyk. For the veterans among your Lagendyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagendyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lagendyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lagendyk in 1964 was 56, and 67 in 2003.

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