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Agatha Family History

Agatha 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: Arata, Agate, Nagata, Ogata, Gath, Zagata, Gatta, Agha, Gatza, Magaha

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Where is the Agatha family from?

You can see how Agatha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agatha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Agatha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Agatha families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Agatha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Agatha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agatha 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 Agatha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agatha. 100% of Agatha men worked as a Laborer and 84% of Agatha women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    84%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Agatha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agatha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agatha 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Agatha. 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 54 military records available for the last name Agatha. For the veterans among your Agatha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agatha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Agatha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Agatha in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agatha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agatha 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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