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Agles Family History

Agles 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: Agle, Agnes, Ales, Ayles, Angles, Alles, Eagles, Agler, Ahles, Ables

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Where is the Agles family from?

You can see how Agles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Agles families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Agles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Agles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agles 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 Agles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agles. 44% of Agles men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Agles women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agles were Runs Slubbers and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Runs Slubbers
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agles 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Agles. 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 427 military records available for the last name Agles. For the veterans among your Agles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Agles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Agles in 1962 was 72, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agles 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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