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Aga Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farms so named in Hordaland; of uncertain derivation. Turkish: see Agha.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Haga, Anda, Agha, Agar, Ann, Pla, Sawa, Lage, Oda, Raya

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Where is the Aga family from?

You can see how Aga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aga family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Aga families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Aga's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Aga families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aga ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aga. 100% of Aga women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aga 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Aga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 342 military records available for the last name Aga. For the veterans among your Aga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aga lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Aga in 1958 was 47, and 43 in 2004.

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