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Bagsby Name Meaning

Probably English: variant of Bagby (or possibly Bigsby ). This name is not found in the British Isles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bagby, Bigsby, Bisby, Bagley, Dansby, Basey, Darsey, Baust, Magby

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Where is the Bagsby family from?

You can see how Bagsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bagsby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bagsby families living in Leicestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bagsby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bagsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bagsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bagsby. 100% of Bagsby 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 Bagsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagsby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bagsby. 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 379 military records available for the last name Bagsby. For the veterans among your Bagsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagsby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bagsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bagsby in 1963 was 57, and 57 in 2004.

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