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Bagh Family History

Bagh 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: Bach, Bath, Bash, Bogh, Baugh, Bugh, Bah, Bagg, Banh, Bard

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Where is the Bagh family from?

You can see how Bagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bagh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Bagh families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bagh's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bagh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Bagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagh 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Bagh. 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 432 military records available for the last name Bagh. For the veterans among your Bagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagh lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Bagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bagh in 1979 was 75, and 29 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagh 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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