This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Agaton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Agaton Family History

Agaton 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: Alton, Alston, Seaton, Asato, Gayton, Agate, Ashton, Aragon, Aaron

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Agaton family from?

You can see how Agaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agaton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Agaton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Agaton family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Agaton's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Agaton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Agaton ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Agaton | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Agaton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Agaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agaton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Agaton

Passenger Lists

There are 143 immigration records available for the last name Agaton. 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.

View all Agaton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Agaton. For the veterans among your Agaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Agaton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Agaton family history

Discover More

What is the average Agaton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Agaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Agaton in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agaton 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Agaton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial