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Baggallay Family History

Baggallay Surname Meaning

see Baguley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Baggallay family from?

You can see how Baggallay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baggallay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Baggallay families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Baggallay's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Baggallay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baggallay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baggallay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baggallay. 60% of Baggallay 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baggallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baggallay 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Baggallay. 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 47 military records available for the last name Baggallay. For the veterans among your Baggallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baggallay lifespan?

Average Baggallay life expectancy in 1980 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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