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Laage Family History

Laage 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: Lage, Large, Ladage, Waage, Laake, Lapage, Lange, Haage, Loge, Gange

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Where is the Laage family from?

You can see how Laage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laage family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Laage families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Laage's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Laage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laage. 100% of Laage men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Laage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laage 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Laage. 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 198 military records available for the last name Laage. For the veterans among your Laage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Laage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laage in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2000.

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