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Lagner Family History

Lagner 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: Langner, Wagner, Ladner, Lahner, Lakner, Larner, Lager, Latner, Agner

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Where is the Lagner family from?

You can see how Lagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lagner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Lagner families living in Michigan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Lagner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lagner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagner. 40% of Lagner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lagner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagner were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Lagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagner 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Lagner. 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 94 military records available for the last name Lagner. For the veterans among your Lagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lagner in 1962 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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