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Agett Family History

Agett Surname 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: Agent, Pagett, Brett, Agate, Flett, Egert, Gott, Gatt, Arnett, Gent

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Where is the Agett family from?

You can see how Agett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Agett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Agett families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Agett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Agett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agett 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 Agett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Agett. 100% of Agett men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Agett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agett 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Agett. 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 87 military records available for the last name Agett. For the veterans among your Agett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Agett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Agett in 1967 was 83, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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