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Laguna Family History

Laguna Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from laguna ‘pool pond’ (from Latin lacuna ‘hollow hole’) or a habitational name from any of numerous places called Laguna.

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


Similar surnames: Lagunas, Magana, Luna, Laura, Sagun, Alagna, Lague, Vigna, Haga

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Where is the Laguna family from?

You can see how Laguna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laguna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laguna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Laguna families living in New Mexico. This was about 59% of all the recorded Laguna's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Laguna families in 1880.
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What did your Laguna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Binder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laguna. 93% of Laguna men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Laguna women worked as a Binder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laguna were Miner and Artistpainter. .

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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
    93%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Binder
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Artistpainter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Laguna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laguna 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laguna. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laguna. For the veterans among your Laguna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laguna lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laguna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Laguna in 1944 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

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