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Laguire Family History

Laguire 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: Maguire, Aguirre, Laguerre, Lague, Mcguire, Guire, Deguire, Lasure

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Where is the Laguire family from?

You can see how Laguire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laguire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laguire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Laguire family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Laguire's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laguire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laguire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laguire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laguire. 43% of Laguire men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%
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What Laguire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Laguire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laguire 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Laguire. 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 83 military records available for the last name Laguire. For the veterans among your Laguire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laguire lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Laguire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Laguire in 1955 was 48, and 48 in 2003.

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