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Bagnett Family History

Bagnett 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: Barnett, Basnett, Baggett, Barrett, Baskett, Garnett, Bennett, Arnett

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Where is the Bagnett family from?

You can see how Bagnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagnett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bagnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bagnett families living in West Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bagnett's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Bagnett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bagnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagnett 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 Bagnett. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bagnett. For the veterans among your Bagnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagnett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Bagnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bagnett in 1978 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bagnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagnett 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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