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Lagerstedt Family History

Lagerstedt 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: Wallerstedt, Lagerstrom, Bierstedt, Waterstradt, Vanderstelt, Gersten

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Where is the Lagerstedt family from?

You can see how Lagerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagerstedt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagerstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lagerstedt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagerstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lagerstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagerstedt 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 Lagerstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagerstedt. 34% of Lagerstedt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lagerstedt women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagerstedt were Baker and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Electric Wker
    23%
  • Baker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Lagerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagerstedt 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Lagerstedt. 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 149 military records available for the last name Lagerstedt. For the veterans among your Lagerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagerstedt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lagerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lagerstedt in 1959 was 41, and 59 in 2004.

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