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Bargay Family History

Bargay 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: Barbay, Bargas, Bargar, Largay, Barga, Bara, Barak, Barley, Barca

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Where is the Bargay family from?

You can see how Bargay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bargay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bargay families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bargay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bargay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bargay 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 104 census records available for the last name Bargay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargay 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 Bargay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bargay. For the veterans among your Bargay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Bargay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bargay in 1973 was 84, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bargay 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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