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Agg Family History

Agg 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: Dagg, Hagg, Fagg, Ogg, Tagg, Aga, Wagg, Age, Ang, Bagg

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Where is the Agg family from?

You can see how Agg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Agg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Agg families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Agg's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Agg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Agg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Agg. 17% of Agg men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Agg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agg were Market Gardener Own Ac and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Stevedore
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Market Gardener Own Ac
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Childrens Nurse
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Agg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agg 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Agg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Agg. For the veterans among your Agg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Agg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Agg in 1971 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agg 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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