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Lagnese Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the female personal name Agnese Italian form of Late Latin Agnes with fused definite article l(a).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lanese, L'agnese, Lagree, Agnes, Saggese, Danese, Annese, Lagesse

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Where is the Lagnese family from?

You can see how Lagnese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagnese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lagnese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Lagnese families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lagnese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lagnese families in 1920.
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What did your Lagnese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagnese. 62% of Lagnese men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lagnese women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagnese were Barber and Machine Operator. .

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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
    62%
  • Gardner
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Lagnese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagnese 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Lagnese. 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 165 military records available for the last name Lagnese. For the veterans among your Lagnese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagnese lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lagnese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lagnese in 1959 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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