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Lagunas Name Meaning

Spanish: from the plural of laguna ‘pool pond’ (see Laguna ).

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


Similar surnames: Laguna, Manas, Aguas, Laura, Magana, Lucas, Lana, Planas, Farinas

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Where is the Lagunas family from?

You can see how Lagunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagunas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lagunas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lagunas families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lagunas's in USA. California had the highest population of Lagunas families in 1920.
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What did your Lagunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagunas. 58% of Lagunas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lagunas women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    58%
  • Surface Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 531 immigration records available for the last name Lagunas. 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 115 military records available for the last name Lagunas. For the veterans among your Lagunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagunas lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lagunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lagunas in 1950 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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