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Laggren Family History

Laggren 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: Lagree, Lauren, Laugen, Lofgren, Lagergren, Aggen, Landgren, Langen

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Where is the Laggren family from?

You can see how Laggren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laggren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Laggren families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laggren's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Laggren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laggren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laggren ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laggren ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Laggren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laggren 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Laggren. 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 139 military records available for the last name Laggren. For the veterans among your Laggren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laggren lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Laggren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Laggren in 1972 was 24, and 81 in 2001.

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