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Agnau Family History

Agnau 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: Gnau, Grau, Agnew, Magnan, Agnor, Anna, Agnes, Nau, Arnao, Agena

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Where is the Agnau family from?

You can see how Agnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agnau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Agnau families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Agnau family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Agnau's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Agnau families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agnau 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 13 census records available for the last name Agnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agnau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Agnau. 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 Agnau. For the veterans among your Agnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agnau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agnau 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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