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Lagacy Family History

Lagacy 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: Lagace, Legacy, Lacy, Lagana, Laack, Lamay, Laday, Lafary, Pagac

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Where is the Lagacy family from?

You can see how Lagacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagacy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagacy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lagacy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagacy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lagacy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagacy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lagacy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagacy. 100% of Lagacy 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 647 census records available for the last name Lagacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagacy 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Lagacy. 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 65 military records available for the last name Lagacy. For the veterans among your Lagacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagacy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lagacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lagacy in 1967 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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