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Aggus Family History

Aggus 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: Angus, Agius, Argus, August, Magnus, Argue, Gaus, Agnes, Bogus, Vogus

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Where is the Aggus family from?

You can see how Aggus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aggus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aggus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Aggus family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aggus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Aggus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aggus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aggus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aggus. 79% of Aggus 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
    79%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aggus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aggus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Aggus. 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 116 military records available for the last name Aggus. For the veterans among your Aggus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aggus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Aggus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Aggus in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aggus 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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