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Agley Family History

Agley 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: Bagley, Axley, Dagley, Agle, Alley, Fagley, Apley, Magley, Hagley

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Where is the Agley family from?

You can see how Agley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Agley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Agley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Agley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Agley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agley 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 Agley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Agley. 100% of Agley 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agley 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Agley. 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 103 military records available for the last name Agley. For the veterans among your Agley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Agley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Agley in 1958 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agley 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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