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Baglen Family History

Baglen 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: Bagley, Bailen, Ballen, Baglien, Allen, Hagen, Bailey, Barley, Eagle

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Where is the Baglen family from?

You can see how Baglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baglen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baglen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Baglen families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baglen's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Baglen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baglen 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 Baglen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baglen. 100% of Baglen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Baglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baglen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Baglen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Baglen. For the veterans among your Baglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baglen lifespan?

Average Baglen life expectancy in 1973 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baglen 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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