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Agilvy Family History

Agilvy 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: Ailey, Gilly, Gill, Bailey, Giles, Lilly, Gilboy, Tilly, Wilby, Giove

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Where is the Agilvy family from?

You can see how Agilvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agilvy family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Agilvy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Agilvy families living in Perthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Agilvy's in Scotland. Perthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Agilvy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agilvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Agilvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agilvy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Agilvy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Agilvy. For the veterans among your Agilvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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