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Baggan Family History

Baggan 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: Bagan, Haggan, Boggan, Bogdan, Fagan, Balan, Mangan, Pagan, Bazan

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Where is the Baggan family from?

You can see how Baggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Baggan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Baggan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Baggan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baggan 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 Baggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baggan. 32% of Baggan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baggan women worked as a Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Hard Wood Floor Layer
    13%
  • Fireman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Baggan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Baggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baggan 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Baggan. 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 78 military records available for the last name Baggan. For the veterans among your Baggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baggan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Baggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Baggan in 1967 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baggan 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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