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Agnow Family History

Agnow 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: Agnew, Agnor, Arnow, Arrow, Wagnon, Snow, Arno, Agnes, Agron, Gagnon

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Where is the Agnow family from?

You can see how Agnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agnow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Agnow families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Agnow family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Agnow's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Agnow families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Agnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agnow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Agnow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Agnow. For the veterans among your Agnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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