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Agassiz Family History

Agassiz 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: Bassin, Gass, Cassis, Gasser, Tassin, Agosti, Kassis, Stassi, Hassig

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Where is the Agassiz family from?

You can see how Agassiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agassiz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Agassiz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Agassiz families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Agassiz's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Agassiz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agassiz 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 Agassiz ancestors do for a living?

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

What Agassiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Agassiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agassiz 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Agassiz. 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 111 military records available for the last name Agassiz. For the veterans among your Agassiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agassiz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Agassiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Agassiz in 1969 was 77, and 78 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agassiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agassiz 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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