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Bagum Family History

Bagum Surname Meaning

variant of Begum.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bagum family from?

You can see how Bagum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bagum family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bagum's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Bagum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bagum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lumberjack was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bagum. 100% of Bagum men worked as a Lumberjack.

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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

  • Lumberjack
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bagum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bagum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bagum. For the veterans among your Bagum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagum lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Bagum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bagum in 1998 was 84, and 67 in 2001.

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