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Lagasser Family History

Lagasser 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: Lagasse, Lasser, Lavasseur, Gasser, Lamaster, Lacasse, Lagesse

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Where is the Lagasser family from?

You can see how Lagasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagasser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lagasser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Lagasser family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lagasser's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Lagasser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lagasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Visiting Nurses Rn was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lagasser. 100% of Lagasser women worked as a Visiting Nurses Rn. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Visiting Nurses Rn
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Lagasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagasser 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lagasser. 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 28 military records available for the last name Lagasser. For the veterans among your Lagasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagasser lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Lagasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lagasser in 1984 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

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