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Agerson Family History

Agerson 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: Akerson, Agerton, Gerson, Amerson, Anderson, Person, Merson, Iverson

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Where is the Agerson family from?

You can see how Agerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Agerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Agerson families living in North Carolina. This was about 35% of all the recorded Agerson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Agerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agerson 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 Agerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Agerson. 50% of Agerson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Agerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Agerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agerson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Agerson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Agerson. For the veterans among your Agerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agerson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Agerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Agerson in 1968 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agerson 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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