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Agerton Family History

Agerton Name Meaning

Possibly a respelling of English Edgerton.

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


Similar surnames: Egerton, Eagerton, Gerten, Brenton, Helton, Auton, Garton, Overton

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Where is the Agerton family from?

You can see how Agerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Agerton families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Agerton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Agerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Agerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agerton. 36% of Agerton men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Agerton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agerton were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Agerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agerton 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Agerton. 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 713 military records available for the last name Agerton. For the veterans among your Agerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agerton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Agerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Agerton in 1957 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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