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Agell Family History

Agell 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: Gell, Adell, Angell, Amell, Abell, Gill, Bell, Gall, Angel, Fell

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Where is the Agell family from?

You can see how Agell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Agell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Agell family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Agell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Agell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agell 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 Agell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Agell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Agell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agell 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Agell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Agell. For the veterans among your Agell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Agell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Agell in 1955 was 50, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agell 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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